How to get from Athens to Paris
A real 5-leg route: bus. Door to door 79h 35m, from €261.
We compared the ways to travel from Athens to Paris. The most useful door-to-door route takes 79h 35m by bus, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 2114 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Athens to Paris: 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.
- 1Athens → Sofiabus
ArdaTur·11h 30m - 2Sofia → BremenbusArdaTur·31h 25m
- 3Bremen Airport → DelmenhorstbusLocal bus·45m
- 4Delmenhorst → Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus
FlixBus·4h 30m - 5Amsterdam → ParisbusFlixBus·5h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Athens to Paris works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from Athens to Sofia, about 11h 30m. Transfer in Sofia and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Bremen (31h 25m). Transfer in Bremen and continue by Local bus bus on to Delmenhorst (45 min). Transfer in Delmenhorst and continue by FlixBus bus on to Amsterdam Sloterdijk (4h 30m). Transfer in Amsterdam and continue by FlixBus bus on to Paris (5h 50m). In total it's roughly €261 over 79h 35m, 4 transfers.
Along the way to Paris
DepartureAthens
Change hereSofia
Change hereBremenWho runs Athens to Paris
ArdaTurAthens-Sofia, Sofia-BremenBook →Local busBremen Airport-DelmenhorstBook →FlixBusDelmenhorst-Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam-ParisBook →On this route you travel with ArdaTur, Local bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Athens to Paris: common questions
How long does it take to get from Athens to Paris?+−
The most useful route takes about 79h 35m by bus, 4 transfers.
How far is Paris from Athens?+−
About 2114 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Athens to Paris cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €261. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Athens to Paris?+−
On this route you travel with ArdaTur, Local bus, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Paris?+−
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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