The train between Piraeus and Mount Athos takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Piraeus to Mount Athos. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Piraeus and Mount Athos. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Piraeus is at 5:14 PM which arrives into Mount Athos at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Piraeus to Mount Athos. However, there are services departing from Piraeus station and arriving at Mount Athos station via Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Piraeus to Mount Athos train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
Piraeus to Mount Athos train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki station.
The distance between Piraeus and Mount Athos is 253.4 km. The road distance is 491 km.
Hellenic Train S.A. operates a train from Athens to Thessaloniki 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 12m.