There are 5 ways to get from Athens Airport (ATH) to Mount Athos (Mountain) by plane, bus, ferry, taxi, helicopter, car ferry, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus, ferry, taxi
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ATH - SKG
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Ouranoupolibus
- Take the ferry from Ouranoupoli to Dafni monasteryferry
- Take the taxi from Dafni monastery to Mount Athos (Mountain)taxi
6h 21mDrive 670.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Athens-Airport-ATH to Mount Athos (Mountain)car 670.5 km
11h 22m€121–175Helicopter, car ferry, bus, ferry
- Take the helicopter from Athens Heliport to Sifnos Heliporthelicopter
- Take the carferry from Port of Sifnos to Port of Piraeuscarferry
- Take the bus from Pireaus to Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikisbus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Ouranoupolibus
- Take the ferry from Ouranoupoli to Dafni monasteryferry
20h 35mHelicopter, ferry, drive
- Take the helicopter from Athens Heliport to Mykonos Heliporthelicopter
- Take the ferry from Mykonos to Kavalaferry Bsf
- Drive from Néa Péramos to Mount Athos (Mountain)car
29h 6m€480–814Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Athens-ATH to Mount Athos (Mountain)670.5 km
11h 22m
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens Airport (ATH) to Mount Athos (Mountain) is to drive which costs €120 - €180 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Athens Airport (ATH) to Mount Athos (Mountain) is to drive which takes 11h 22m and costs €120 - €180.
The distance between Athens Airport (ATH) and Mount Athos (Mountain) is 481 km. The road distance is 670.5 km.
The best way to get from Athens Airport (ATH) to Mount Athos (Mountain) without a car is to helicopter and car ferry and bus and ferry which takes 20h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Athens Airport (ATH) to Mount Athos (Mountain), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens Airport (ATH) to Mount Athos (Mountain) is 670 km. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Athens Airport (ATH) to Mount Athos (Mountain).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Athens Airport (ATH) and Mount Athos (Mountain). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Athens Airport (ATH), Greece and Mount Athos (Mountain), Greece?
There is no direct connection from Athens Airport (ATH) to Mount Athos (Mountain). However, you can fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG), take the taxi to Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis, take the bus to Ouranoupoli, walk to Ouranoupoli, take the ferry to Dafni monastery, then take the taxi to Mount Athos (Mountain). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Athens Heliport to Mount Athos (Mountain) via Sifnos Heliport, Port of Sifnos, Port of Piraeus, Pireaus, Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis, Ouranoupoli, Ouranoupoli, and Dafni monastery in around 20h 35m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Phone
- +30 2310 316555
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Chalkidikis
Bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Ouranoupoli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- KTEL Chalkidikis
Bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Ouranoupoli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- KTEL Chalkidikis
- Phone
- +30 2310 500111
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Thessalonikis S.A.
Bus from Pireaus to Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–50
- Website
- KTEL Thessalonikis S.A.
- Phone
- +30 23770 21041
- [email protected]
- Website
- agioreitikes-grammes.com
Ferry from Ouranoupoli to Dafni monastery
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- agioreitikes-grammes.com
Ferry from Ouranoupoli to Dafni monastery
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- agioreitikes-grammes.com
- Phone
- +30 210 4284000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fast Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Sifnos to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Fast Ferries
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Mykonos to Kavala
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €120–260
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Athens-ATH to Mount Athos (Mountain)
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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