How to travel from Venice to Athens

There are 2 options to travel between Venice and Athens including taking a bus and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Athens is a bus with an average price of $146.

This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Athens:

A bus is $666 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Athens costing on average $813.

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 12m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Bus takes on average 32h 23m.

The distance from Venice to Athens is approximately 780 miles (1256 km).

The average frequency per day from Venice to Athens is:

• Around 78 flights per day.
• Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Athens as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti and arrive in Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού).

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

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Athens by bus.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Transavia France, Eurowings, KLM, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Vueling, Turkish Airlines, Volotea, ITA, TAP Portugal, Aegean Airlines to go to Athens by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Venice to Athens:

• 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, CitizenPlane, Volotea, Aegean Airlines.

Omio customers who travel from Venice to Athens often also extend their vacation to go to Santorini (Island), Mykonos, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Athens and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Athens to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Athens, you can enjoy panoramic views from Mount Lycabettus, explore the vibrant Monastiraki Flea Market for antiques and souvenirs, and visit the Panathenaic Stadium, the only marble stadium in the world. Take a peaceful stroll through the National Garden of Athens or experience a traditional Greek performance at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Don't miss the Acropolis of Athens with its iconic Parthenon, the insightful Acropolis Museum, the historic Ancient Agora, and the extensive collections at the National Archaeological Museum. Wander through Plaka's narrow streets filled with neoclassical architecture and vibrant local shops and cafes.

Three to four days are ideal to explore Athens, allowing time to visit major attractions like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Ancient Agora, while also enjoying local cuisine and culture.