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How to get fromAthens to Marathonby bus, car, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Marathon by bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Nomismatokopio Station to Marathonasbus bus
    2h 19m
    €4–6

  2. Drive 39.5 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Marathoncar car 39.5 km
    44 min
    €8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Athens to Marathontaxi taxi 39.5 km
    44 min
    €40–50

  4. Bus via Ακαδημια

    1. Take the bus from Ακαδημια to 8η Μεσογειωνbus bus Α5
    2. Take the bus from Nomismatokopio Station to Marathonasbus bus
    2h 36m
    €4–6

  5. Bus via Πατησιων

    1. Take the bus from Πατησιων to 8η Μεσογειωνbus bus Β5
    2. Take the bus from Nomismatokopio Station to Marathonasbus bus
    2h 43m
    €4–6

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Athens to Afidnaitrain train Re
    2. Take the taxi from Afidnai to Marathontaxi taxi
    1h 7m
    €22–28

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  • Distance: 41.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Marathon, Greece?

KTEL Attikis operates a bus from Nomismatokopio Station to Marathonas hourly. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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