How long does it take to ship a container from Germany to Greece by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Germany and Greece is 11 days 9h. Ships depart from Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and arrive at Piraeus (GRPIR) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Germany and Greece?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and arrive into Piraeus (GRPIR) around 11 days 9h later. These services are operated by Maersk, MSC, Maersk, MSC, DIAL, OOCL, ONE, CMA CGM, MSC, OOCL, DIAL, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

How long does it take to send cargo from Germany to Greece by air freight?

The quickest flight from Germany to Greece takes around 1h 59m. Flights depart from Munich Airport (MUC) and arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG).

How often do planes fly between Germany and Greece?

Scheduled flights between Munich Airport (MUC) and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1h 59m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Germany and Greece?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Germany and Greece. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

How long does it take to ship cargo from Germany to Greece by road?

It will typically take around 21h 21m to send cargo via road from Germany and Greece. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

What is the distance between Germany to Greece by ship?

The distance between Germany and Greece by cargo ship is 3,212 Nautical Miles (5,949 Kilometres / 3,696 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and Piraeus (GRPIR).

What is the distance by road between Germany to Greece?

The distance between Germany and Greece by road is 2,190 Kilometres (1,361 Miles) and will typically take around 21h 21m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

What is the distance between Germany to Greece by air?

The distance between Germany and Greece by air is around 1,243 Kilometres (772 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Munich Airport (MUC) and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Germany to Greece by sea?

408kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Germany to Greece. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Germany to Greece?

113kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Germany to Greece. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

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Air Freight

1h 59m, 2-4 times a day

113kg CO₂e

Container Ship

11 days 9h, 2-4 times a week

408kg CO₂e

Road Freight

21h 21m

2.21t CO₂e

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Germany to Greece by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Germany to Greece by plane will take about 1h 59m and departs from Munich Airport (MUC) and arrives into Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Aegean Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

Munich Airport to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport

Departs from

MUC

Departs from

SKG

1h 59m: 2-4 times a day

1,243 km
772 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

113kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Aegean Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+3 others
Austrian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+3 others
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Most frequent

Munich Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

Departs from

MUC

Departs from

ATH

2h 29m: Every few hours

1,519 km
944 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

75kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Sky Express	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo
Aegean Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Austrian Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+3 others

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Germany to Greece by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Germany to Greece by ship will take about 11 days 9h and departs from Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and arrives into Piraeus (GRPIR). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Bremerhaven to Piraeus

Port of loading

DEBRV

Port of loading

GRPIR

11 days 9h: 2-4 times a week

5,949 km
3,696 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

408kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NES / NET / EMX / AEGEAN SEA / NWC / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - AEGEAN SEA \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC	Direct	2-4 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Borchard, DIAL, OOCL, Turkon
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service / MSC - NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, MESSL
SAECS → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NEUSEC 2 → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GBX → NET2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	DIAL
GSX1 → NET2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
LEX → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FLX → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC to SAF → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GSX1 → NET	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
GBX → NET	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	DIAL
Neo Samba → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
E15 → AEGEAN SEA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EME → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SL1 → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEUSEC 2 → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SRX → IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAFRAN1 → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Montreal Express 1 → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CMA - BLX → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
DIAL - GBX → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Swan → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SWX2 → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC to SAF → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Montreal Express 1 → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPAK → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Cargo flights

Hamburg to Piraeus

Port of loading

DEHAM

Port of loading

GRPIR

11 days 16h: 2-4 times a week

6,055 km
3,762 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

527kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEIX / NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Borchard, DIAL
FEMEX1 / CMA - FEMEX1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, CNC Line
NES / NET / EMX / AEGEAN SEA / NWC / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - AEGEAN SEA \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Borchard, DIAL, OOCL, Turkon
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service / MSC - NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, MESSL
Lion → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CLX → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ME2 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Condor → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEU9 / LL7 → NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ME1 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEU5 / LL6 → NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
GBX → NET	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	DIAL
GERFIN → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL2 → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BGF - ECUK1 → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL3 → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WCC → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EUROMAR → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NCLEVANT → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CALFB → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FEMEX1 → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU7 / LL3 → NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - AEGEAN SEA \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AEU7 / LL3 → NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
DIAL - GBX → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FAL7 → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Silk → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Germany to Greece by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Germany to Greece. The total distance is around 2,190 km and will usually takes around 21h 21m by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Germany to Greece

21h 21m: N/A

2,190 km
1,361 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

2.21t CO₂e (per TEU)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Germany to Greece By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Germany to Greece by Air freight

Quickest air route

Munich Airport to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport

Most frequent

Munich Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

Germany to Greece by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Bremerhaven to Piraeus

Cargo flights

Hamburg to Piraeus

Germany to Greece by Road

Quickest road route

Germany to Greece

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