How to travel from Bologna to Athens

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from Bologna to Athens

You can get from Bologna to Athens by train, bus or flight.

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To get from Bologna to Athens on Mar 27 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

06:20AMBologna Airport2h10 09:30AMAthens International Airport
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1841One-way
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06:20AMBologna Airport2h10 09:30AMAthens International Airport
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03:05PMBologna Airport8h45 12:50AMAthens International Airport
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06:30AMBologna Airport4h20 11:50AMAthens International Airport
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10:50AMBologna Airport27h00 02:50PMAthens International Airport
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Travel Information from Bologna to Athens

distanceDistance782 miles (1261 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, ferry, flight or train
priceTicket price range$1 - $572
fastestFastest modeFlight • $572 (€509) • 21 h 45 min
carriersPopular travel companiesTurkish Airlines

Travel 782 miles (1261 km) by bus, ferry, flight or train from Bologna to Athens. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Turkish Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight from Bologna to Athens.

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FAQs

Travel from Bologna, Italy to Athens, Greece is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Athens from Bologna restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Athens, Greece from Bologna?

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Athens, Greece?

The government of Greece has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Social distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 3/22/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Athens from Bologna closer to your planned date of departure here.

Return travel to Bologna, Italy from Greece is: Unrestricted.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Italy from Greece?

Entry into Italy is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Greece.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Italy from Greece?

Requirements for reentering Italy:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Italy?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Italy to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

  • Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face masks: Recommended

The above information about your return travel to Bologna, Italy was last verified on 3/8/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Bologna from Athens.

There are 4 ways that you can travel between Bologna and Athens. You can take a bus, ferry, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Athens is by taking a bus with an average price of $1 (€1).

This is compared to other travel options to Athens:

A bus is $134 (€119) less than a ferry for this trip with tickets for a ferry from Bologna to Athens costing on average $135 (€120).

Taking a bus is usually $571 (€508) less than taking a flight to Athens, which costs on average $572 (€509) for the same trip.

Taking a bus is about $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which costs on average $9 (€8) for this journey.

The quickest way to travel from Bologna to Athens is by flight, which takes on average 21 h 45 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Athens by bus can take on average 0 h 0 min.

In comparison, going by ferry can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

In comparison, getting to Athens by train can take on average 0 h 0 min.

You should expect to travel around 782 miles (1261 km) between Bologna and Athens.

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

  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre and arrive in Athens, Sidirodromon (Αθήνα, Σιδηροδρόμων).
  • Flights most often depart from Bologna at Bologna Airport and arrive in Athens at Athens International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Athens.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

  • Turkish Airlines can get you to Athens by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Turkish Airlines from Bologna to Athens for $572 (€509) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Bologna to Athens with the following travel companies:

  • You can take a direct flight with Ryanair.

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

Your trip from Bologna to Athens doesn't have to end in Athens. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Rome, Paris or Berlin. If you’d like to add Rome, Paris or Berlin to your Bologna to Athens tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Athens today!

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

  • Bus tickets cost $1 (€1) one way on average.
  • Ferry tickets are costing $135 (€120) one way on average.
  • Plane tickets are costing $572 (€509) one way on average.
  • Train tickets are costing on average $9 (€8) one way.

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

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