How to get from Athens to Amsterdam
- 2179 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 49h 50m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
49h 50m
1 transfer
Bus
€197
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Athens to Amsterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 49h 50m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 2179 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2179 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €53Checked Oct 6 | 3h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €197Older observation | 49h 50m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€53Checked Oct 63h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€197Older observation49h 50m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Athens to Amsterdam: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Athens → Sofiabus
ArdaTur·11h 30m - 2Sofia → Amsterdambus12Go·38h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with ArdaTur, 12Go; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Athens to Amsterdam works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from Athens to Sofia, about 11h 30m. Transfer in Sofia and continue by 12Go bus on to Amsterdam (38h). In total it's roughly €197 over 49h 50m, 1 transfer.
Athens to Amsterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Athens to Amsterdam?
The most useful route takes about 49h 50m by bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Athens to Amsterdam?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Amsterdam from Athens?
About 2179 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Athens to Amsterdam cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €197. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Athens to Amsterdam?
On this route you travel with ArdaTur, 12Go.
Can you get from Athens to Amsterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 49h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Amsterdam?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: ArdaTur, 12Go
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 17 Sep 2026