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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Rome - Athens

The distance separating Rome and Athens is 653 miles (1053 km).

If you're headed to Athens from Rome, chances are that your bus will leave from Tiburtina and arrive at 34-36 Akominatu str. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Once in Athens, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Monastiraki, Roman Agora, Plaka, Cine Paris and The Acropolis Museum.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Rome and Athens!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Rome to Athens.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Rome to Athens that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Rome to Athens.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Will you be returning to Rome by bus?

Bus from Athens to Rome

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