There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Petralona Cave by plane, train, taxi, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ATH - SKG
1h 59m€124–195Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikisbus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Elaiokhóriabus
8h 31m€23–69Train, taxi
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
- Take the taxi from Nea Elvetia to Petralona Cavetaxi
6h 17m€88–112Drive 516.2 km
- Drive from Athens to Petralona Cavecar 516.2 km
6h 22m€94–136
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Petralona Cave is to bus which costs €23 - €70 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Petralona Cave is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs €120 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Petralona Cave. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Elaiokhória via Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Athens and Petralona Cave is 367 km. The road distance is 516.2 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Petralona Cave without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 17m and costs €85 - €120.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Athens to Petralona Cave, including transfers.
Athens to Petralona Cave bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
The best way to get from Athens to Petralona Cave is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs €120 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €70 and takes 8h 31m.
Athens to Petralona Cave bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Petralona Cave is 516 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Athens to Petralona Cave.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Petralona Cave, Greece?
Sky Express and Aegean Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Petralona Cave via Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis and Elaiokhória in around 8h 31m.
- 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
- €40–90
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- hellenictrain.gr
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
- Phone
- +30 2310 500111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelthes.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–50
- Website
- https://ktelthes.gr/en/
- Phone
- +30 2310 316555
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktel-chalkidikis.gr
Bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Elaiokhória
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://ktel-chalkidikis.gr/en/index.html
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- €55–65
Mercedes Taxi Club
- Phone
- +30 2310 525 777
- Website
- radiotaximercedes.eu
Radio Taxi Makedonia
- Phone
- +30 2310 0550500
- Website
- taximakedonia.gr
Taxi Makedonia
- Phone
- +30 2310 550500
- Website
- taximakedonia.gr
Taxi Mercedes Club
- Phone
- +302310525777
- Website
- radiotaximercedes.eu
TAXIWAY
- Phone
- +30 2310 866 866
- Website
- taxiway.gr
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