How to get from Athens to Dublin
- 2875 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus + flight, 69h 30m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
69h 30m
5 transfers
Bus + Flight
€262
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Athens to Dublin. The most useful door-to-door route takes 69h 30m by bus, flight, 5 transfers. The two cities are about 2875 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.
2875 km
Athens to Dublin: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Athens → Blagoevgradbus
ArdaTur·11h - 2Blagoevgrad → Sofiabus
FlixBus·1h 25m - 3Sofia → HaskovobusArdaTur·3h 25m
- 4Haskovo → IstanbulbusArdaTur·6h 45m
- 5Istanbul → Sabiha Gökçen AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·1h 06m
- 6Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Dublin Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·4h 40m
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
ArdaTurAthens-Blagoevgrad, Sofia-Haskovo, Haskovo-IstanbulBook →FlixBusBlagoevgrad-SofiaBook →Airport shuttle busIstanbul-Sabiha Gökçen AirportBook →Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Dublin AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with ArdaTur, FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Athens to Dublin works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from Athens to Blagoevgrad Central, about 11h. Transfer in Blagoevgrad Central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Sofia (1h 25m). Transfer in Sofia and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Haskovo (3h 25m). Transfer in Haskovo and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Istanbul (6h 45m). Transfer in Istanbul and continue by Pegasus Airlines flight on to Dublin (4h 40m). In total it's roughly €262 over 69h 30m, 5 transfers.
Athens to Dublin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Athens to Dublin?
The most useful route takes about 69h 30m by bus, flight, 5 transfers.
Is there a bus from Athens to Dublin?
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 Dublin from Athens?
About 2875 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Athens to Dublin cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €152 to €262. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Athens to Dublin?
The most useful route we found connects: 5 transfers, 69h 30m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Athens to Dublin?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 69h 30m. About 41h 09m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Athens to Dublin?
On this route you travel with ArdaTur, FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, Pegasus Airlines.
What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Dublin?
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, FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, Pegasus Airlines
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 17 Sep 2026