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How to get fromAthens to Mount Athos (Mountain)by train, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Mount Athos (Mountain) by train, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Ouranoupolibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ouranoupoli to Dafni monasteryferry ferry
    10h 59m

  2. Fly to Kavala International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kavala International Airport (KVA)plane plane ATH - KVA
    2. Drive from Kavala International Airport (KVA) to Mount Athos (Mountain)car car
    8h 53m
    €114–449

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Ouranoupolibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ouranoupoli to Dafni monasteryferry ferry
    11h 35m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athens to Mantoudicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Mantoudi to Voloscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Volos to Mount Athos (Mountain)car car
    15h 43m
    €130–207

  5. Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane ATH - SKG
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Ouranoupolibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ouranoupoli to Dafni monasteryferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Dafni monastery to Mount Athos (Mountain)taxi taxi
    7h 59m

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

Calendar117Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 667.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Mount Athos (Mountain), Greece?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Mount Athos (Mountain). However, you can take the train to Thessaloniki, walk to Thessaloniki New Station, take the line 1 subway to Nea Elvetia, take the taxi to Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis, take the bus to Ouranoupoli, walk to Ouranoupoli, take the ferry to Dafni monastery, then take the taxi to Mount Athos (Mountain). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Mount Athos (Mountain) via Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis, Ouranoupoli, Ouranoupoli, and Dafni monastery in around 11h 35m.

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