How to get from Amsterdam to Athens
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 10m
direct
Flight
€158
Cheapest
3h 15m
direct
Flight
€104
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Sep 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Athens. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 2179 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 19, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2179 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €104Checked Sep 19 | 3h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €148Omio catalogue, Sep 21 | 76h 11m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€104Checked Sep 193h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€148Omio catalogue, Sep 2176h 11m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Athens: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam Schiphol → Athens Eleftherios Venizelosflight
Transavia·3h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Amsterdam to Athens
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€105October 2026
€82Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 63h 50m€148Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 21
Operators seen on these journeys
TransaviaAmsterdam Schiphol-Athens Eleftherios VenizelosSee live options and dates →
KLMAmsterdam Schiphol-Athens Eleftherios VenizelosSee live options and dates →
FlixBusAmsterdam Sloterdijk-Ljubljana, Ljubljana-SofiaBook →
ArdaTurSofia-AthensBook →On this route you travel with Transavia, KLM, FlixBus, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Athens works
Start with a Transavia flight from Amsterdam to Athens, about 3h 15m. In total it's roughly €104 over 3h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Amsterdam to Athens: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Athens?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Athens from Amsterdam?
About 2179 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to Athens cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €104. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to Athens?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 3h 15m.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Athens?
About 3h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Amsterdam and Athens?
Amsterdam is AMS and Athens is ATH, so this route is usually written AMS to ATH.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Athens?
On this route you travel with Transavia, KLM, FlixBus, ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Athens?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Transavia
Route calculated: 19 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 19 Sep 2026