Route guide

Nuremberg → Athens

1626 km · Germany to Greece · Fastest: 5h by flight · Cheapest: €50+ by bus

How to travel from Nuremberg to Athens

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

🚄Train

Not practical for this route.

🚌Bus

€50–134

Duration: 23h 14m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~46 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€100–315

Duration: 4h 40m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Aegean Airlines

~254 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€195–358

Duration: 18h 4m

~276 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 1626 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 Germany 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.

Nuremberg to Athens — every option in detail

Nuremberg to Athens by train

Train service is not regularly available on this corridor.

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

Nuremberg to Athens by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Nuremberg and Athens with a typical journey of 23h 14m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €50 when booked in advance, rising to €134 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.

Nuremberg to Athens by flight

Flights between Nuremberg and Athens take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 40m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Aegean Airlines.

Typical fare range is €100–315. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Given the 1626 km distance, flying is the practical choice for most travellers on this route.

Climate footprint: approximately 254 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Nuremberg to Athens by car

The driving distance from Nuremberg to Athens is approximately 1870 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 18h 4m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €195–358 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Germany–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 276 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Nuremberg and Athens is approximately 1626 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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