from Dubrovnik
to Athens
E-Bike: 5h 45 / day
Bike: 7h 41 / day
Eleven stages along the Adriatic, through Albania and down Greece’s western coast. This route links some of southern Europe’s strongest coastal riding with real overland travel: Dubrovnik, the Bay of Kotor, Budva, Shkodër, Durrës, Vlorë, the Llogara Pass, Himarë, Corfu, Parga, Mesolongi, the Gulf of Corinth and finally Athens.It is not just a seaside cycle route. The tour includes ferries, mountain passes, lagoons, harbour towns, island roads, ancient sites and long sections close to the water. The best part is the constant shift: tight Riviera roads in Albania, green Ionian island riding, quieter Epirus coast, the Rio–Antirrio Bridge and the final approach through Corinth into Attica.Create a free account to see the full route, all stages, highlights and planning details.
Start with Day 1 and move through the bike tour stage by stage.
This tour includes detailed day-by-day descriptions, accommodation recommendations, points of interest, difficulty ratings, and expert tips for completing this amazing cycling adventure...
1,117 km
Hard
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11 days
91 km994 m
192 km1,435 m
114 km345 m
74 km1,682 m
98 km1,474 m
101 km1,622 m
97 km1,013 m
97 km917 m
105 km987 m
62 km223 m
Travel to start
Take the train to Metković. The route starts about 60 km away, so the final stretch should be simple by local transport, taxi or bike.
Major rail hub
Metković, 60 km · no public transport connection found
Airport
Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport, 15 km · about 60 min by public transport
Local transport
Pile 2, 0 km
Travel from finish
You have several good options for leaving the tour: Athens Railway Station by train or Athens International Airport by flight or KTEL Athens Bus Station Terminal B by coach or Piraeus Ferry Port by ferry. Choose the one that works best for your next destination and bike setup.
Major rail hub
Athens Railway Station, 1 km · no public transport connection found
Airport
Athens International Airport, 20 km · about 70 min by public transport
Coach / bus hub
KTEL Athens Bus Station Terminal B, 1 km · no public transport connection found
Ferry terminal
Piraeus Ferry Port, 8 km · no public transport connection found
Local transport
Thiseio, 1 km
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