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Trip to Athens

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Avg. duration30h
Distance1422
Avg. price$
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Buses from Rome to Athens

🚌 Although there is no direct bus from Rome to Athens, travelers can take a bus from Rome - Tiburtina to Rrogozhinë, then transfer to another bus to reach Athens. The entire journey takes approximately 31 hours and 58 minutes.

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  • No, there is no direct bus between Rome and Athens. The bus services usually involve transfers, with one common route departing from Rome - Tiburtina and passing through Rrogozhinë before reaching Athens. The total journey time, including transfers, typically takes around 31 hours and 58 minutes. It is advisable to plan ahead and check for the most updated schedules and routes for this journey.
  • You can catch the bus from Rome to Athens at the Rome - Tiburtina station. This bus service is operated by Artani Travel, so make sure to locate the designated area for their departures within the station. Be sure to arrive at the station in advance to ensure a smooth boarding process for your journey from Rome to Athens by bus.
  • The bus traveling from Rome to Athens operated by Crazy Holidays will arrive at Athens station. Upon arrival, you will be able to disembark and begin your exploration of the beautiful city of Athens. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the station's layout and facilities to ease your transition to your next destination or accommodation in Athens after your bus journey.
  • There are multiple buses connecting Rome to Athens but none of them offer a direct route. The bus services involve transfers, with options such as those operated by Artani Travel departing from Rome - Tiburtina and arriving at Athens via Rrogozhinë. Alternatively, Crazy Holidays also provides bus services on this route, with a journey duration of approximately 31 hours and 58 minutes. Travelers can choose the service that best fits their schedule and preferences for the trip from Rome to Athens by bus.
  • The buses from Rome to Athens are typically less crowded during off-peak travel times, such as mid-week departures or late-night journeys. On the other hand, buses tend to be most crowded during weekends or peak holiday seasons when more travelers are heading to Athens. It's advisable to book tickets in advance and consider traveling during quieter periods to potentially have a more comfortable and spacious bus journey from Rome to Athens.
  • The first bus of the day from Rome to Athens typically departs from Rome - Tiburtina station early in the morning to begin the approximately 31-hour journey. The last bus of the day usually leaves Rome in the late evening to make its way to Athens via Rrogozhinë. Travelers should check the specific schedules of bus operators like Artani Travel and Crazy Holidays to confirm the exact departure times for both the first and last buses traveling from Rome to Athens.

Will you be returning to Rome by bus?

If you are looking for the return bus journey, check out buses from Athens to Rome

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