There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Kerkíni by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Livadia Kerkinistrain Re
7h 59m€46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kilkisbus
8h 10m€54–109Drive 563 km
- Drive from Athens to Kerkínicar 563 km
6h 47m€106–152Fly, train
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ATH - SKG
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Livadia Kerkinistrain
6h 26m€69–130Bus, train
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Serresbus
- Take the train from Serres to Livadia Kerkinistrain Re
10h 5m€50–69
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Kerkíni is to train which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Kerkíni is to fly and train which takes 6h 26m and costs €65 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Kerkíni. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Kilkis via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Athens to Kerkíni. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Livadia Kerkinis via Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Athens and Kerkíni is 589 km. The road distance is 563 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Kerkíni without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Athens to Kerkíni, including transfers.
Athens to Kerkíni bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
Athens to Kerkíni train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Kerkíni is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Kerkíni, Greece?
You can take a train from Athens to Kerkíni via Thessaloniki and Livadia Kerkinis in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kerkíni via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station and Kilkis in around 8h 10m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Livadia Kerkinis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Livadia Kerkinis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Serres to Livadia Kerkinis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +30 2310 500111
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Thessalonikis S.A.
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–50
- Website
- KTEL Thessalonikis S.A.
- Phone
- +30 23410 28960
- Website
- ktelkilkis.gr
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kilkis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Schedules at
- ktelkilkis.gr
- Phone
- 2310 595400
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelmacedonia.gr
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kilkis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Schedules at
- ktelmacedonia.gr
- Phone
- +30 23210-22822
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelserron.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Serres
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Schedules at
- ktelserron.gr
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Athens to Kerkíni bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.
Athens to Kerkíni train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Kerkíni is 563 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Athens to Kerkíni.
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