How to get from Paris to Athens
- 2114 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 23 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Athens: flight. The two cities are about 2114 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 23 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 23, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2114 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €47Checked Oct 17 | 5h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €197Older observation | 60h 15m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€47Checked Oct 175h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€197Older observation60h 15m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Athens: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Zürichflight
Swiss·1h 15m - 2Zürich → AthensflightSwiss·3h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
SwissParis-Zürich, Zürich-AthensSee live options and dates →
FlixBusParis-Bologna, Bologna-Zagreb, Zagreb-SofiaBook →
ArdaTurSofia-AthensSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Swiss, FlixBus, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Athens works
Start with a Swiss flight from Paris to Athens, connecting in Zürich, about 5h 25m. In total it's roughly €147 over 5h 25m, 1 transfer.
Paris to Athens: common questions
How far is Athens from Paris?
About 2114 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Paris to Athens?
On this route you travel with Swiss, FlixBus, ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris 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: Swiss
Route calculated: 23 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 23 Sep 2026