Travel from Athens to Rome

Direct flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) with Greece's flag carrier.

Flights typically depart from Athens International Airport (ATH) and arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Prices can fluctuate based on booking in advance and seasonality.

Direct low-cost flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino Airport (CIA).

Ryanair offers competitive fares but typically charges extra for baggage, seat selection, and other services. Services primarily operate between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or sometimes Ciampino Airport (CIA).

Direct flights connecting Athens International Airport (ATH) with Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), Italy's national airline.

ITA Airways provides a full-service experience. Flights connect Athens International Airport (ATH) and Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

Direct flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

A Greek airline offering direct connections. Flights typically depart from Athens International Airport (ATH) and arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

A multi-modal journey combining train, bus, and ferry. The journey typically involves a train/bus from Athens to Patras, an overnight ferry to Bari (Italy), and then a train from Bari to Rome. There are no direct train services for the entire route.

Step 1: Travel from Athens to Patras by Hellenic Train (combination of train and bus replacement services) taking approximately 3 hours and costing around EUR 17. Step 2: Take an overnight ferry from Patras to Bari with operators like Anek Superfast or Superfast Ferries. This segment takes 14-17 hours and costs typically EUR 73-130 for a foot passenger. Step 3: From Bari, take a high-speed train to Rome with Trenitalia (e.g., Frecciarossa, Frecciargento) or Italo. This train journey is typically 3h 30m to 5h 30m and costs EUR 13-90. Booking separate tickets for each leg is usually required.

A multi-modal journey involving bus segments and a ferry crossing. There are no direct bus services for the entire Athens to Rome route that do not involve a ferry. Some services may involve bus to a Greek port (e.g., Igoumenitsa or Patras), a ferry to an Italian port (e.g., Bari), and then a bus to Rome. Some providers like Art Tour may offer combined tickets via Albania (Durrës).

Direct bus connections from Athens to Rome are not practical without a ferry. Journeys often involve taking a bus from Athens to a Greek port (e.g., Igoumenitsa), a ferry to an Italian port (e.g., Bari), and then a connecting bus to Rome. Art Tour is mentioned for a bus-ferry combination via Durrës, taking approximately 19h 45m to 20h 27m. Bus services from Bari to Rome (e.g., FlixBus, Marozzi, Itabus) typically take 4.5-7 hours and cost EUR 10-44. The long FlixBus service of '52 hours' from Athens to Rome is usually by land around the Adriatic, which is highly impractical and not recommended.

Driving from Athens to Rome requires a ferry crossing between Greece and Italy. The most common routes involve driving to a Greek port (Patras or Igoumenitsa), taking a ferry to an Italian port (Bari or Ancona), and then driving to Rome.

The driving distance is approximately 1150-1326 km (excluding the sea journey) with a driving time of 19-24 hours. Fuel costs are estimated at EUR 83-138, based on typical Greek and Italian fuel prices (e.g., Petrol 95 around EUR 1.75/L, Diesel around EUR 1.50/L). Tolls apply on motorways in both Greece (approx. EUR 8.5 per 100 km) and Italy. A ferry from Patras to Bari (14-17 hours, car price EUR 109-153) or Patras to Ancona (21-24 hours, car price EUR 153) is necessary. Ferry bookings should be made well in advance, especially for vehicles.

Overnight ferry service from Patras, Greece, to Bari, Italy. Travellers from Athens must first travel to Patras (approx. 3-hour bus journey).

Patras is a major port in Greece, requiring travel from Athens, typically by bus. Advance booking is highly recommended, especially if travelling with a vehicle or requiring a cabin. Services run year-round but with increased frequency in summer. This is an overnight journey, and cabins are available for purchase.

Overnight ferry service from Patras, Greece, to Ancona, Italy. Travellers from Athens must first travel to Patras (approx. 3-hour bus journey).

This route is longer than Patras to Bari. Travel from Athens to Patras is required. Cabins are recommended for this extended overnight journey. Prices vary by season and cabin choice.

Ferry service from Igoumenitsa, Greece, to Bari, Italy. This port is an alternative to Patras and requires travel from Athens to Igoumenitsa (longer bus journey than to Patras).

Igoumenitsa is another major port in Greece, typically accessed by bus from Athens. This route is shorter than from Patras to Bari. Cabins are available and recommended for overnight travel.