How to get from Paris to Athens
- 2114 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 5h 50m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Athens. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 5h 50m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 2114 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 23, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2114 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €38Checked Oct 5 | 5h 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €197Older observation | 60h 15m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€38Checked Oct 55h 50m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€197Older observation60h 15m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Athens: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Corfuflight
Transavia France·3h 45m - 2Corfu → Athensflight
Transavia France·1h 15m
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, Paris to Athens
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€56November 2026
€34Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Transavia FranceParis-CorfuSee live options and dates →Transavia FranceCorfu-AthensSee live options and dates →
FlixBusParis-Bologna, Bologna-Zagreb, Zagreb-SofiaBook →
ArdaTurSofia-AthensBook →On this route you travel with Transavia France, FlixBus, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Athens works
Start with a Transavia France flight from Paris to Athens, connecting in Corfu, about 5h 50m. In total it's roughly €138 over 5h 50m, 1 transfer.
Paris to Athens: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Athens?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 5h 50m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Athens from Paris?
About 2114 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Athens cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €138. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Paris to Athens?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 5h 50m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Paris to Athens?
About 5h 50m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Paris and Athens?
Paris is ORY and Athens is ATH, so this route is usually written ORY to ATH.
Which operators run Paris to Athens?
On this route you travel with Transavia France, FlixBus, ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris 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: Transavia France
Route calculated: 23 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 23 Sep 2026