How to travel from Rome to Athens

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from Rome to Athens

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

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

  • ITAAZ722
    9:50 PM1h55
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    12:45 AMAthens International Airport
    1141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • ITAAZ722
    9:50 PM1h55
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    12:45 AMAthens International Airport
    1141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ722
    9:50 PM1h55
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    12:45 AMAthens International Airport
    1141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ITAAZ720
    8:15 AM1h55
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    11:10 AMAthens International Airport
    1141One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ716
    9:30 AM2h00
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    12:30 PMAthens International Airport
    1141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Aegean AirlinesA3655
    6:30 PM1h55
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    9:25 PMAthens International Airport
    1241One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rome 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 Rome to Athens.

FAQs
You can travel between Rome and Athens by flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Athens is a flight with an average price of €141.
The fastest way to travel from Rome to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 33m.
The Rome to Athens distance is approximately 1051 km.
The average frequency per day from Rome to Athens is:
  • Around 73 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Athens:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Aegean Airlines, Malta Air, Ryanair, ITA, Air Serbia, pegasus, Austrian Airlines, Vueling, Swiss, Olympic Air, GetJet Airlines, Eurowings to go to Athens by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rome to Athens:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Aegean Airlines, Malta Air, Ryanair, ITA.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Athens often also extend their vacation to go to Santorini (Island), Mykonos, Thessaloniki, Paris, Nafplion. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Athens and these popular destinations at a great price.

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