How to travel from Cologne to Athens

Travel from Cologne, Germany to Athens, Greece is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Athens from Cologne restricted?

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

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

• 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 from Cologne to Athens closer to your planned date of departure here.

Return travel to Cologne, Germany from Greece is: Unrestricted.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Germany from Greece?

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

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

Requirements for reentering Germany:

• There are no current restrictions

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

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

• Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Cologne, Germany was last verified on 3/22/23. 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 Cologne from Athens.

There are 3 travel options from Cologne to Athens: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Athens from Cologne is by taking a train, which costs on average $5 (€4).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Athens:

Taking a train is usually $7 (€6) less than taking a bus to Athens, which costs on average $11 (€10) for the same trip.

Taking a train is about $277 (€246) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $282 (€250) for this trip.

The distance is approximately 1210 miles (1951 km) from Cologne to Athens.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Athens:

• Most travelers board their bus from Köln, Köln Bonn Airport (Fernbusbahnhof) and arrive in Athens, Sidirodromon (Αθήνα, Σιδηροδρόμων).
• Most travelers catch their flight from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
• Most travelers catch their train from Köln Hbf and arrive in Athens.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Athens:

• You can go to Athens from Cologne by plane with Eurowings. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $282 (€250) with Eurowings from Cologne to Athens on Omio.

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

• Bus tickets are costing $11 (€10) one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost on average $282 (€250) one way.
• Train tickets cost $5 (€4) one way on average.

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