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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Bitola by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kozanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kozani to Florinabus bus
    8h 3m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athens to Platytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Platy to Mesonisiontrain train Re
    8h 44m
    $53–78

  3. Drive 542 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Bitolacar car 542 km
    5h 49m
    $114–165

  4. Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane ATH - SKG
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Mesonisiontrain train
    6h 52m
    $113–191

  5. Fly to Ioannina National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane plane ATH - IOA
    2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Florinabus bus
    6h 7m

  6. Fly to Kozani National Airport Filippos, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kozani National Airport Filippos (KZI)plane plane ATH - KZI
    2. Take the bus from Kozani to Florinabus bus
    4h 28m

  7. Fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane plane ATH - TIA
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Ohridbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ohrid to Bitolabus bus
    8h 52m
    $94–216

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 562.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Bitola, North Macedonia?

You can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Bitola via Kozani and Florina in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athens to Bitola via Platy and Mesonision in around 8h 44m.

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