How to get from Valencia to Athens
- 2111 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Valencia to Athens: bus, train. The two cities are about 2111 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2111 km
Valencia to Athens: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Valencia → Marseillebus
BlaBlaCar Bus·12h 59m - 2Marseille → Nicetrain
SNCF·2h 21m - 3Nice → Ljubljanabus
FlixBus·13h 05m - 4Ljubljana → SofiabusFlixBus·15h 10m
- 5Sofia → Athensbus
ArdaTur·12h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 89h 35m€258Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 14
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusValencia-MarseilleBook →SNCFMarseille-NiceBook →FlixBusNice-Ljubljana, Ljubljana-SofiaBook →ArdaTurSofia-AthensSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, FlixBus, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Valencia to Athens works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Valencia to Marseille, about 12h 59m. Transfer in Marseille and continue by SNCF train on to Nice (2h 21m). Transfer in Nice and continue by FlixBus bus on to Ljubljana (13h 5m). Transfer in Ljubljana and continue by FlixBus bus on to Sofia (15h 10m). Transfer in Sofia and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Athens (12h 30m). In total it's roughly €244 over 73h 30m, 4 transfers.
Valencia to Athens: common questions
Is there a bus from Valencia 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 Valencia 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 Valencia?
About 2111 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Valencia to Athens?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, FlixBus, ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Valencia 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: BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, FlixBus, ArdaTur
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 17 Sep 2026