Route guide

Belgrade → Athens

804 km · Serbia to Greece · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €29+ by bus

How to travel from Belgrade to Athens

There are 4 ways to travel between Belgrade and Athens — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€63–185

Duration: 6h 42m

via Srbija Voz, Hellenic Train

~11 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€29–76

Duration: 11h 29m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~23 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€67–217

Duration: 3h 34m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Aegean Airlines

~125 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€97–177

Duration: 8h 56m

~137 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 804 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Serbia 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.

Belgrade to Athens — every option in detail

Belgrade to Athens by train

Trains link Belgrade (Serbia) and Athens (Greece) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 6h 42m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Srbija Voz, Hellenic Train.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €63 to €185. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 11 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 125 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~114 kg on this distance.

Belgrade to Athens by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Belgrade and Athens with a typical journey of 11h 29m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €29 when booked in advance, rising to €76 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.

Belgrade to Athens by flight

Flights between Belgrade and Athens take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 34m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

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

Typical fare range is €67–217. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 125 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Belgrade to Athens by car

The driving distance from Belgrade to Athens is approximately 925 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 8h 56m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €97–177 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Serbia–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 137 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Belgrade and Athens is approximately 804 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. 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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