How to get to Athens from Zurich

There are 2 options to travel between Zurich and Athens including taking a coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Athens is a coach with an average price of £153.

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Athens:

A coach is £360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Athens costing on average £513.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 10m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 46h 24m.

The Zurich to Athens distance is approximately 1616 km.

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Athens is:

• Around 139 flights per day.
• Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Athens as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Athens:

• Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
• Coaches mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Athens by coach.
• Travel with Swiss, Aegean Airlines, Air Serbia, KLM, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Pegasus, ITA, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, Vueling, Indigo Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways, Smartwings, Croatia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Egypt Air, TAP Portugal, British Airways to go to Athens by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Athens:

• 10 direct flights per day with Swiss, Aegean Airlines, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.

Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Athens often also extend their vacation to go to Santorini (Island), Mykonos, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Athens and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Zurich to Athens, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.

In Athens, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city from Mount Lycabettus, explore the vibrant Monastiraki Flea Market for antiques and souvenirs, and visit the Panathenaic Stadium, the world's only stadium made entirely of marble. Take a peaceful stroll through the National Garden of Athens, experience a traditional Greek performance at the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and explore the Acropolis of Athens with its iconic Parthenon. Learn about ancient Greek civilisation at the Acropolis Museum, discover the historic Ancient Agora of Athens, and visit the National Archaeological Museum. Don't miss the charming Plaka neighbourhood with its neoclassical architecture and vibrant local shops.

A visit of 3 to 4 days in Athens is typically sufficient to explore major attractions like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Plaka district, and the National Archaeological Museum, while also allowing some time to enjoy local cuisine and culture.