How to get from Munich to Athens
- 1512 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus + train, 36h 57m
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We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Athens. The most useful door-to-door route takes 36h 57m by bus, train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1512 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1512 km
Munich to Athens: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Munich → Sofiabus
FlixBus·21h 30m - 2Sofia → Thessalonikibus
ArdaTur·5h 05m - 3Thessaloniki → AthenstrainHellenic Train·5h 08m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
Flight prices by day, Munich to Athens
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€81November 2026
€92Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Hellenic Train; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Munich to Athens works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Munich to Sofia, about 21h 30m. Transfer in Sofia and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Thessaloniki (5h 5m). Transfer in Thessaloniki and continue by Hellenic Train train on to Athens (5h 8m). In total it's roughly €143 over 36h 57m, 2 transfers.
Munich to Athens: common questions
How long does it take to get from Munich to Athens?
The most useful route takes about 36h 57m by bus, train, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Munich to Athens?
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.
Is there a train from Munich to Athens?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Athens from Munich?
About 1512 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Munich to Athens cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €143. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Munich to Athens?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Hellenic Train.
What is the cheapest way to get from Munich to Athens?
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: FlixBus, ArdaTur, Hellenic Train
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026