There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Kavála by bus, ferry, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kavalabus
6h 40m€50–75Ferry
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Kavalaferry Bsf
26h€170–420Drive 618.8 km
- Drive from Athens to Kaválacar 618.8 km
7h 8m€115–166Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, bus
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane ATH - AXD
- Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus
5h 56m€70–172Bus via Dráma
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Dramabus
9h 13mFly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ATH - SKG
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kavalabus
6h 56m€68–125Fly to Kavala International Airport, bus
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kavala International Airport (KVA)plane ATH - KVA
- Take the bus from Chrysoupoli to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus
5h 47m
Athens to Kavála by ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Kavála is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Kavála is to fly and bus which takes 5h 56m and costs €70 - €180.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Kavala. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Piraeus and arriving at Kavala. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday. The journey takes approximately 26h.
The distance between Athens and Kavála is 630 km. The road distance is 618.8 km.
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The best way to get from Athens to Kavála without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs €50 - €75.
The bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kavala takes 6h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Athens to Kavála bus services, operated by KTEL Kavalas, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
Athens to Kavála bus services, operated by KTEL Kavalas, arrive at Kavala station.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Kavála, Greece?
KTEL Kavalas operates a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kavala once daily. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, Blue Star Ferries operates a ferry from Port of Piraeus to Kavala twice a week. Tickets cost €170–420 and the journey takes 26h.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–170
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 Kavala International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–140
- Phone
- +30 2510.222294
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelkavalas.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kavala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Schedules at
- ktelkavalas.gr
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kavala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Schedules at
- ktelkavalas.gr
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Kavala
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €170–420
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
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