There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Iráklia by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Athens to Lianokladitrain Ic / ...
2h 26m€29–38Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens to Lamia Travel Stopbus N983
2h 51m€28–42Drive 204 km
- Drive from Athens to Irákliacar 204 km
2h 13m€37–54Bus via Athens - KTEL Liosion Street
- Take the bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Lamia KTEL Fthiotidos Bus Stationbus
3h 12m€30–34
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Iráklia is to bus via Athens - KTEL Liosion Street which costs €29 - €34 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Iráklia is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Iráklia. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Lamia Travel Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Athens to Iráklia. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Lianokladi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Athens and Iráklia is 226 km. The road distance is 204 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Iráklia without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €28 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Athens to Iráklia, including transfers.
Athens to Iráklia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Athens station.
Athens to Iráklia train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Iráklia is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Iráklia, Central Greece?
Hellenic Train S.A. operates a train from Athens to Lianokladi every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–21 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Athens to Lamia Travel Stop once a week. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- hellenictrain.gr
Train from Athens to Lianokladi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Athens to Lamia Travel Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +30 22310 51345
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelfthiotidos.gr
Bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Lamia KTEL Fthiotidos Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–23
- Schedules at
- ktelfthiotidos.gr
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More Questions & Answers
Athens to Iráklia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lamia Travel Stop station.
Athens to Iráklia train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Lianokladi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Iráklia is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Athens to Iráklia.
There are 208+ hotels available in Iráklia.