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How to get fromAthens to Irákleiaby train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Vyroniatrain train Re
    8h 43m
    €54–76

  2. Bus via Thessaloníki

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Lefkonasbus bus
    10h 57m
    €23–67

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Kavalaferry ferry Bsf
    2. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Serresbus bus
    31h 6m
    €182–426

  4. Drive  550.4 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Irákleiacar car 550.4 km
    6h 35m
    €103–149

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Dramabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Drama to Serresbus bus
    12h 10m

  6. Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane ATH - SKG
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Lefkonasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Serres to Irakleiabus bus
    8h 50m
    €70–128

  7. Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane plane ATH - AXD
    2. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Serresbus bus
    8h 52m
    €82–199

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

Calendar113Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Irákleia, Central Macedonia, Greece?

You can take a train from Athens to Irákleia via Thessaloniki and Vyronia in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Irakleia via Thessaloniki, KTEL, Lefkonas, and Serres in around 10h 57m.

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