Route guide

Copenhagen → Athens

2136 km · Denmark to Greece · Fastest: 5h by flight · Cheapest: €62+ by bus

How to travel from Copenhagen to Athens

There are 3 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Athens — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

Not practical for this route.

🚌Bus

€62–170

Duration: 30h 31m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~60 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€120–376

Duration: 5h 21m

via Ryanair, easyJet, SAS, Aegean Airlines

~333 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€256–470

Duration: 23h 44m

~363 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Copenhagen and Athens highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 2136 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
No practical train option — flying is your fastest choice. Book 3–6 weeks ahead for low-cost fares.
This route crosses from Denmark into Greece. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Copenhagen to Athens — every option in detail

Copenhagen to Athens by train

Train service is not regularly available on this corridor.

Consider flying instead, which connects Copenhagen and Athens via international airports.

Copenhagen to Athens by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Copenhagen and Athens with a typical journey of 30h 31m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €62 when booked in advance, rising to €170 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Copenhagen to Athens by flight

Flights between Copenhagen and Athens take around 3h in the air, but plan on roughly 5h 21m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, SAS, Aegean Airlines.

Typical fare range is €120–376. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Given the 2136 km distance, flying is the practical choice for most travellers on this route.

Climate footprint: approximately 333 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Copenhagen to Athens by car

The driving distance from Copenhagen to Athens is approximately 2457 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 23h 44m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €256–470 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Denmark–Greece border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 363 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Copenhagen and Athens is approximately 2136 kilometres. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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