How to travel from Warsaw to Athens

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Compare bus and flight for Warsaw to Athens

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 1,364 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 DKK 1,364, while a flight costs an average of DKK 4,369.

Distance: 992 miles (1598 km)

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Driving

DKK 4,369

Average price

DKK 1,364

Average price

Cheapest

DKK 4,185

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 38m

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2h 0m

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46h 51m

Average total duration

46h 21m

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30m

Additional time*

22h 37m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Lot Polish Airlines

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Compare ways to travel from Warsaw to Athens

Compare the available ways to get from Warsaw to Athens, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Athens is a bus with an average price of DKK 1,364.

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

A bus is DKK 3,005 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Athens costing on average DKK 4,369.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 38m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Bus takes on average 46h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Warsaw and Athens including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Warsaw to Athens among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 17h 59m sooner (4h 38m by flight vs 22h 37m by car). Tickets start at around DKK 4,369 compared to roughly DKK 4,185 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Warsaw to Athens

How to get from Warsaw to Athens by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Warsaw to Athens is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Air FranceAF1147 · AF1532
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Air FranceAF1147 · AF1532
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • sky expressGQ771
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Air FranceAF1047 · AF1532
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1314 · KL1957
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1318 · KL1953
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Warsaw to Athens

Travel to Athens 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 Warsaw to Athens.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Warsaw and Athens including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Athens is a bus with an average price of DKK 1,364.

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

A bus is DKK 3,005 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Athens costing on average DKK 4,369.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 38m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Bus takes on average 46h 51m.

The distance from Warsaw to Athens is approximately 992 miles (1598 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Athens is:
  • Around 80 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Athens:
  • Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Warsaw to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket to go to Athens by bus.
  • Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Swiss, British Airways, Wizz Air, Buzz, TAP Portugal, Ryanair, CitizenPlane, Brussels Airlines, ITA, Lufthansa Cityline, Transavia France to go to Athens by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Athens with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Euroticket.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Wizz Air, Buzz, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw 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.
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