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Aegean Airlines
EUR 130-300Approximately 2h
Depart: Several departures dailyArrive: Varies by departure
Direct flights connecting Rome (FCO) and Athens (ATH) with a full-service carrier.
Flights depart from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and arrive at Athens International Airport 'Eleftherios Venizelos' (ATH). Prices can vary based on booking time, season, and fare class.
ITA Airways
EUR 100-280Approximately 1h 55m - 2h 10m
Depart: Multiple times dailyArrive: Varies by departure
Direct flights between Rome (FCO) and Athens (ATH) offered by Italy's national airline.
Operates from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Athens International Airport 'Eleftherios Venizelos' (ATH). Prices are subject to availability and booking in advance.
Ryanair
EUR 60-240Approximately 2h 10m
Depart: Several departures weekly, often daily during peak seasonsArrive: Varies by departure
Budget-friendly direct flights from Rome (FCO) to Athens (ATH).
Typically departs from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Athens International Airport 'Eleftherios Venizelos' (ATH). Be aware of baggage allowances and additional fees common with low-cost carriers.
SKY express
EUR 150-350Approximately 2h
Depart: Several departures weeklyArrive: Varies by departure
Direct flights from Rome (FCO) to Athens (ATH) with a Greek regional airline.
Connects Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Athens International Airport 'Eleftherios Venizelos' (ATH). Known for connecting to various Greek islands.
Drive via
Self-drive (combined with ferry)
Fuel: EUR 150-250 (highly variable). Tolls: EUR 50-100 (Italy & Greece). Ferry (car + 2 passengers, no cabin): EUR 150-350. Ferry (car + 2 passengers, basic cabin): EUR 250-600.Total journey typically 20-30+ hours (including driving and ferry). Driving Rome to Bari: 4-5 hours. Ferry Bari to Patras: 17-18 hours. Driving Patras to Athens: 2h 15m - 2h 30m. Driving Igoumenitsa to Athens: 4h 45m - 5h 30m.
Depart: Flexible for driving, according to ferry schedules for sea crossingArrive: Varies
Drive from Rome to an Italian port (e.g., Bari or Brindisi), take a car ferry to a Greek port (e.g., Patras or Igoumenitsa), then continue driving to Athens.
This is a multi-day journey involving significant driving and a substantial ferry crossing. Fuel prices in Italy average EUR 1.65-1.75/liter for gasoline and EUR 1.55-1.65/liter for diesel. In Greece, average gasoline is around EUR 1.75/liter and diesel around EUR 1.50/liter. Tolls apply on Italian motorways (approx. EUR 0.07-0.09 per km) and Greek motorways (varying per section, approx. EUR 8.5 per 100 km). Advance booking for car ferries is strongly recommended, especially during peak seasons.
Ferry via
Anek Superfast / Blue Star Ferries
Passenger: EUR 70-150. Passenger with vehicle: EUR 150-500. Cabin options add to the cost.Ferry crossing: 8h 30m (Bari-Igoumenitsa) to 27h (Ancona-Patras). Plus land travel from Greek port to Athens (Patras to Athens: ~3h 30m by bus; Igoumenitsa to Athens: ~6h 30m by bus).
Depart: Multiple weekly sailings, often daily on popular routes during peak seasonArrive: Varies by route and schedule
Ferry services from Italian Adriatic ports to Greek mainland ports, suitable for onward travel to Athens. Routes include Ancona to Patras/Igoumenitsa and Bari to Patras/Igoumenitsa.
From Patras, Athens is easily reachable by frequent bus services (KTEL Achaia) from Patras bus station to Athens (Kifisou Bus Terminal). From Igoumenitsa, regular bus services (KTEL Thesprotias) connect to Athens (Kifisou Bus Terminal). Booking well in advance is advisable, especially for cabins and vehicle spaces during high season.
Grimaldi Lines
Passenger: EUR 45-120. Passenger with vehicle: EUR 120-400. Cabin options available at extra cost.Ferry crossing: 8h (Brindisi-Corfu) to 21h 30m (Ancona-Igoumenitsa). Plus land travel from Greek port to Athens (Patras to Athens: ~3h 30m by bus; Igoumenitsa to Athens: ~6h 30m by bus).
Depart: Several weekly sailings, often daily on popular routesArrive: Varies by route and schedule
Offers ferry connections from Italian ports like Brindisi and Ancona to Greek ports such as Igoumenitsa and Patras.
Direct connections available from Brindisi to Igoumenitsa, providing a shorter sea journey. Onward travel from Greek ports to Athens is via bus or car.
Minoan Lines
Passenger: EUR 90-150. Passenger with vehicle: EUR 180-550. Cabins are available.Ferry crossing: 20h 30m (Ancona-Igoumenitsa) to 34h (Venice-Patras). Plus land travel from Greek port to Athens (Patras to Athens: ~3h 30m by bus; Igoumenitsa to Athens: ~6h 30m by bus).
Depart: Multiple weekly sailingsArrive: Varies by route and schedule
Operates ferry routes from Ancona and Venice to Patras and Igoumenitsa.
Often operates year-round services. On arrival in Patras or Igoumenitsa, travelers need to arrange separate bus or car transport to Athens.
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