There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Idomeni by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Chersostrain Re
7h 36m€64–87Bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelijabus Simeonidis
8h 28m€24–74Drive 517.3 km
- Drive from Athens to Idomenicar 517.3 km
6h 5m€94–136Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus, drive
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ATH - SKG
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelijabus
- Drive from Gevgelija to Idomenicar
5h€91–156Bus
- Take the bus from Athens to Evzonoibus
10h 10mFly to Ioannina National Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane ATH - IOA
- Take the bus from Ioannina to Giannitsabus
- Take the taxi from Giannitsa to Idomenitaxi
6h 55m
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Idomeni is to bus via Thessaloníki which costs €23 - €75 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Idomeni is to fly and bus and drive which takes 5h and costs €90 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Idomeni. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Gevgelija via Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Athens to Idomeni. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Chersos via Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Athens and Idomeni is 573 km. The road distance is 517.3 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Idomeni without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs €60 - €90.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Athens to Idomeni, including transfers.
Athens to Idomeni bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
Athens to Idomeni train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Idomeni is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus via Thessaloníki, which costs €23 - €75 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Idomeni, Greece?
You can take a train from Athens to Idomeni via Thessaloniki and Chersos in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Idomeni via Thessaloniki Monastiriou, Thessaloniki, and Gevgelija in around 8h 28m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–90
Flights from Athens International Airport to Ioannina National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- hellenictrain.gr
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Chersos
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
- Phone
- +30 2310 500111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelthes.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastiriou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–50
- Website
- https://ktelthes.gr/en/
- Phone
- +30-2310540970
- [email protected]
- Website
- simeonidistours.gr
Bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelija
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://simeonidistours.gr/en/
Bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelija
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://simeonidistours.gr/en/
- Phone
- +30 210 92 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- koronatravel.gr
Bus from Athens to Evzonoi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- koronatravel.gr
- Phone
- +30 23810 22800
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelpellas.gr
Bus from Ioannina to Giannitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- ktelpellas.gr
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- €40–55
Dimitris Taxi
- Phone
- +30 694 063 8238
Papadopoulos Travelling and Taxi Services
- Phone
- +30 2382 022808
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Athens to Idomeni bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.
Athens to Idomeni train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Idomeni is 517 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Athens to Idomeni.
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