There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Platý 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 Platytrain Ic
4h 45m€30–45Bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
6h 40m€12–55Drive 453.1 km
- Drive from Athens to Platýcar 453.1 km
5h 29m€83–119Fly, train
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ATH - SKG
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Platytrain
3h 19m€79–137Bus
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Alexándreiabus
7h 25m
Athens to Platý by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Platý is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Platý is to fly and train which takes 3h 19m and costs €75 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Platý. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Thessaloniki Monastiriou via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Athens and arriving at Platy. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Athens and Platý is 445 km. The road distance is 453.1 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Platý without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €30 - €45.
The train from Athens to Platy takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Athens to Platý bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
Athens to Platý train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Platý is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Thessaloníki, which costs €11 - €55 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Platý, Central Macedonia, Greece?
Hellenic Train S.A. operates a train from Athens to Platy 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, KTEL Thessalonikis S.A. operates a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastiriou every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–50 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- 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 Platy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Platy
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
- Phone
- +30 2310 500111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelthes.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastiriou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–50
- Website
- https://ktelthes.gr/en/
- Phone
- +30 23810 22800
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelpellas.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Alexándreia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- ktelpellas.gr
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More Questions & Answers
Athens to Platý bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.
Athens to Platý train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Platy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Platý is 453 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Athens to Platý.
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