Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Athens to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $196 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $196, while a flight costs an average of $480.
Distance: 1231 miles (1982 km)
Compare flight with
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$480 Average price | $196 Average price Cheapest | $758 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 46h 35m Average total duration 46h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Athens to Düsseldorf
Compare the available ways to get from Athens to Düsseldorf, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $285 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Düsseldorf costing on average $480.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 46h 35m.
You'll arrive about 21h 17m sooner (4h 38m by flight vs 25h 55m by car) and save roughly $278 compared to fuel and tolls ($480 vs $758). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Athens to Düsseldorf
How to get from Athens to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Athens to Düsseldorf is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
TK1840 · TK152711:35 AM 6h35 Athens International Airport 5:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport $273 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
TK1840 · TK152711:35 AM 6h35 Athens International Airport 5:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport $273 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
GQ89010:35 AM 3h15 Athens International Airport 12:50 PM Dusseldorf Airport $375 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
TK1844 · TK152710:10 AM 8h00 Athens International Airport 5:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport $273 1 One-way 1 transfer
TK1850 · TK15273:45 PM 26h15 Athens International Airport 5:00 PM Dusseldorf Airport $273 1 One-way 1 transfer
TK1848 · TK15271:05 PM 28h55 Athens International Airport 5:00 PM Dusseldorf Airport $273 1 One-way 1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Athens to Düsseldorf
Travel to Düsseldorf easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Düsseldorf.

This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $285 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Düsseldorf costing on average $480.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 46h 35m.
- Around 110 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Athens International Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, KLM, Eurowings, Air France, Sas Airways, Lufthansa, British Airways, Pegasus, Lot Polish Airlines, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Vueling, Qatar Airways, CitizenPlane, Iberia, Egypt Air, Avion Express Malta, Helvetic Airways, Smartwings, ITA, Air Baltic, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa Cityline, Edelweiss Air to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Aegean Airlines, Eurowings, CitizenPlane, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings.
Travelling from Athens to Düsseldorf: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

