There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Pétra by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Athens to Katerinitrain Ic
4h 53m€58–79Bus
- Take the bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Katerinibus
5h 39m€66–72Drive 409.4 km
- Drive from Athens to Pétracar 409.4 km
5h 11m€74–107Fly 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 Katerinitrain
- Take the taxi from Katerini to Pétrataxi
4h 24m€112–181Fly 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 Pétrataxi
3h 16m€194–240
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Pétra is to train which costs €55 - €80 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Pétra is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 16m and costs €190 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Pétra. However, there are services departing from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street and arriving at Katerini via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Athens to Pétra. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Katerini via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Athens and Pétra is 428 km. The road distance is 409.4 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Pétra without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €55 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Athens to Pétra, including transfers.
Athens to Pétra bus services, operated by KTEL Pierias S.A., depart from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street station.
Athens to Pétra train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Pétra is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €55 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €75 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Pétra, 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
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- 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
- 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 Katerini
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- 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 7m
- Estimated price
- €30–90
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 Pétra bus services, operated by KTEL Pierias S.A., arrive at Katerini station.
Athens to Pétra train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Katerini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Pétra is 409 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Athens to Pétra.
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