There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Kastraki by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Athens to Katerinitrain Ic
4h 51m€50–66Bus
- Take the bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Katerinibus
5h 38m€59–63Drive 401.8 km
- Drive from Athens to Kastrakicar 401.8 km
5h 5m€73–105Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train, taxi
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ATH - SKG
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Litochorotrain
- Take the taxi from Litochoro to Kastrakitaxi
4h 35m€101–165Fly to Kozani National Airport Filippos, taxi
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kozani National Airport Filippos (KZI)plane ATH - KZI
- Take the taxi from Kozani National Airport Filippos (KZI) to Kastrakitaxi
3h 44m€224–280
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Kastraki is to train which costs €45 - €70 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Kastraki is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 44m and costs €220 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Kastraki. However, there are services departing from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street and arriving at Katerini via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Athens to Kastraki. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Katerini via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Athens and Kastraki is 420 km. The road distance is 401.8 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Kastraki without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Athens to Kastraki, including transfers.
Athens to Kastraki bus services, operated by KTEL Pierias S.A., depart from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street station.
Athens to Kastraki train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Kastraki is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €59 - €63 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Kastraki, Central Macedonia, Greece?
Hellenic Train S.A. operates a train from Athens to Katerini 4 times a day. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Alternatively, KTEL Pierias S.A. operates a bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Katerini 3 times a day. Tickets cost €37 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–95
Flights from Athens International Airport to Kozani National Airport Filippos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–110
Flights from Athens International Airport to Kozani National Airport Filippos via Kastoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €90–110
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Katerini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Litochoro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +30 23510 46720
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelpierias.gr
Bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Katerini
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €37
- Schedules at
- ktelpierias.gr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- €18–130
Taxi Katerinis "Agios Christoforos"
- Phone
- +30 2351 029894
Averof Square Taxi
- Phone
- +30 2351 021222
- Website
- taxikaterini.gr
Taxi Kristallinos
- Phone
- +30 6945912337
- Website
- taxikristallinos.com
My Taxi Κοζάνη Ι.Κ.Ε.
- Phone
- +30 2461 200200
Taxaki Kozani
- Phone
- +30 2461 200200
- Website
- taxaki.com
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More Questions & Answers
Athens to Kastraki bus services, operated by KTEL Pierias S.A., arrive at Katerini station.
Athens to Kastraki train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Katerini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Kastraki is 402 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Athens to Kastraki.
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