How to travel from Berlin to Athens

Travel between Berlin, Germany and Athens, Greece is: Partially open.

Can travelers from Germany enter Greece?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Athens from Berlin?

Conditions of entry into Greece:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• Health screen upon arrival. Travelers showing symptoms will be asked to quarantine for 5 days
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Athens, Greece?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Greece has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 1/20/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey between Berlin and Athens.

The current restriction level for returning to Berlin, Germany from Greece is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Berlin, Germany from Athens, Greece?

Reentering Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Greece

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Berlin from Athens?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

Which rules do I need to follow in Berlin, Germany regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Germany must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 1/23/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Berlin from Athens here.

There are 2 ways to travel between Berlin and Athens including taking a flight or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Athens is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $54 (€45) compared to other travel options to Athens:

A flight is $140 (€117) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Berlin to Athens costing on average $195 (€162).

The fastest way to get to Athens from Berlin is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 45 min.

Other travel options to Athens can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Athens by bus can take on average 41 h 30 min.

You should expect to travel around 1118 miles (1803 km) between Berlin and Athens.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
• Buses from Berlin to Athens most often leave from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Athens, Lenorman - F. P. Travel Holidays (Αθήνα, Λένορμαν).

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• You can take a flight from Berlin to Athens with scoot. Cheap tickets can be found for $54 (€45) with scoot from Berlin to Athens.
• You can take a bus from Berlin to Athens with Eurolines Germany. Cheap tickets can be found for $195 (€162) with Eurolines Germany from Berlin to Athens.

Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Athens with the following travel companies:

• You can travel directly by plane with Aegean Airlines, easyJet or Malta Air.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Athens as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Berlin and Athens.

When planning your trip from Berlin to Athens, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets are costing $54 (€45) one way on average.
• Bus tickets are costing on average $195 (€162) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Berlin to Athens online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.