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How to get from Rome to Athens?

Planning to travel to Rome from Athens and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Rome to Athens, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Rome and Athens, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (Hellenic Train, Italo (NTV), Trenitalia, Blablabus or FlixBus), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Rome to Athens, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Rome Athens trip.

For your trip from Rome to Athens, you have several transportation options

Rome Athens ferry tickets

The ferry between Rome and Athens is a great transportation option for travelers looking for a stress-free trip and a unique experience.

Bus tickets from Rome to Athens

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Rome to Athens, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Rome to Athens train tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Rome Athens train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Rome to Athens cheap flights

Many flights connect Rome to Athens every day, offering a fast and convenient option for travelers. If you are in a hurry, flying is the fastest way to get to Athens in record time.

Carpooling Rome Athens

Carpooling from Rome to Athens is perfect if you want to travel to Athens in good company and reduce transportation costs. But there may be limited flexibility in terms of schedules and pickup points in either Rome or Athens.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Rome to Athens transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Rome Athens Travel Information

Departure city
Rome
Italy
Latium
Destination city
Athens
Greece
Attica
Distance
653 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by flights
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Plan your trip from Rome to Athens easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Rome to Athens easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Rome and Athens that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like Hellenic Train, Italo (NTV), Trenitalia, Blablabus or FlixBus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Rome and Athens with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Rome and Athens

Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by ferry from Rome to Athens?
Comfort The Rome Athens ferry offers much more room to move around and relax during the trip to Athens than any other mode of transportation.
Duration Ferry trips between Rome and Athens can take longer than using other modes of transportation such as air travel, which can be a disadvantage for travelers in a hurry to get to Athens.
Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Rome to Athens?
Flexibility Bus companies offer many schedule options for travel between Rome and Athens, which can be convenient if you have specific time constraints.
Comfort Rome-Athens buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and suspension quality.
Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Rome to Athens?
Comfort Trains between Rome and Athens generally offer more legroom and extra comfort for travelers.
Cost Rome Athens train tickets can be more expensive than bus or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of flying from Rome to Athens?
Speed Flying between Rome and Athens is the fastest way to travel the 653 mi between Rome and Athens.
Security Checks Travelers to Athens often have to arrive at Rome airport early due to strict security checks.
Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Rome to Athens?
Economical A carpool from Rome to Athens is often the most economical way to travel.
Availability Finding availability for a carpool between Rome and Athens can be tricky, especially if you plan ahead. Most carpools are only available a few days or weeks before departure.

Where to start from in Rome? Where do I arrive in Athens?

Rome Departure Bus Stations

Roma Tiburtina
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Aeroporto Fiumicino
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Aeroporto Ciampino
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Departure stations in Rome

Roma Termini
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Roma Tiburtina
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Ottaviano
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Departure airports in Rome

Fiumicino
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Ciampino
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Athens Arrival Ports

Athens Piraeus E6
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Athens Piraeus E1
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Athens Piraeus E3
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Athens Arrival Stations

Athens / Αθήνα
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SKA (Rail center of Acharnes)
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Athens Arrival Airports

Eleftherios Venizelos International
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Ferry Rome Athens

It is usually possible to take your car on the ferry from Rome to Athens, but there will be additional costs involved. We recommend that you do a fare search on Vivanoda so that you can compare the different ferry deals available between Rome and Athens and assess the transport conditions.

This depends a lot on the time of year you want to travel between Rome and Athens. Please note that there is no direct ferry service between Rome and Athens and you will need to combine the trip to Athens with another mode of transportation.

The price of a ferry ticket from Rome to Athens can vary depending on the ferry company and the season. It is therefore recommended that you search for Rome to Athens ferry tickets on Vivanoda. This will allow you to compare different companies and find out the current rates.

Ferry Companies Rome Athens

Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries
Superfast Ferries
Superfast Ferries
Minoan Lines
Minoan Lines
Aigaion Pelagos
Aigaion Pelagos
ANEK Lines
ANEK Lines
Cyclades Fast Ferries
Cyclades Fast Ferries
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Bus Rome Athens

The average price of a bus ticket for the trip Rome-Athens varies depending on the carrier and the time of booking. On certain busy dates, prices can double! Compare all Rome-Athens bus prices on Vivanoda.

Buses between Rome and Athens usually offer on-board toilets for passengers, but it is always advisable to check with the carrier before the trip. In any case, breaks at freeway service stations are provided.

Rome-Athens buses are generally equipped with air conditioning to ensure the comfort of passengers, especially in summer when temperatures are high.

Bus companies Rome Athens

Blablabus
Blablabus
FlixBus
FlixBus
Fiumicino Express
Fiumicino Express
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Trains Rome Athens

Of course passengers can take luggage with them on the train from Rome to Athens. There is no weight limit, but some train companies limit the amount of luggage you can take and require you to pay a supplement. On the other hand, the size of the luggage should be reasonable due to the often limited space inside the trains.

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Rome to Athens. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transportation between Rome and Athens.

Trains between Rome and Athens are equipped with power outlets and free Wi-Fi for passengers. Power outlets are available in most cars, while the Wi-Fi connection may be unstable in some areas.

Train companies between Rome and Athens

Hellenic Train
Hellenic Train
Italo (NTV)
Italo (NTV)
Trenitalia
Trenitalia
Ferrovia Circumvesuviana
Ferrovia Circumvesuviana
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Flights Rome Athens

Airlines Rome Athens

Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Olympic Air
Olympic Air
Ryanair
Ryanair
Meridiana
Meridiana
Easyjet
Easyjet
Alitalia
Alitalia
Vueling Airlines
Vueling Airlines
Volotea
Volotea
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Carpool Rome Athens

The average cost of a carpool ride from Rome to Athens depends on several factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, as well as the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimation of the price and availability of a carpooling trip Rome-Athens, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

On Vivanoda, our platform for comparing transportation modes between Rome and Athens, you will have access to all available carpooling offers with price, estimated duration and pickup locations.

The duration of a carpool trip between Rome and Athens also depends on the traffic conditions and the route taken by the driver. By starting a price search on Vivanoda now, you will get the estimated duration of each available carpool offer.

Carpooling platform Rome Athens

Blablacar
Blablacar
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