There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Pylaía by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ATH - SKG
2h 12m€74–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
6h 8m€8–50Train
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
5h 35m€30–50Drive 477.1 km
- Drive from Athens to Pylaíacar 477.1 km
5h 41m€87–126Bus via Athens
- Take the bus from Athens to Thessaloniki train stationbus N983
7h 48m€45–75
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Pylaía is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Pylaía is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs €70 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Pylaía. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Thessaloniki Monastiriou via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Athens to Pylaía. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Nea Elvetia via Thessaloniki New Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Athens and Pylaía is 344 km. The road distance is 477.1 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Pylaía without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Athens to Pylaía, including transfers.
Athens to Pylaía bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
Athens to Pylaía train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Pylaía is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €8 - €50 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Pylaía, Central Macedonia, Greece?
Sky Express and Aegean Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) hourly. Alternatively, Hellenic Train S.A. operates a train from Athens to Thessaloniki 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 12m.
- 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 Monastiriou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–50
- Website
- https://ktelthes.gr/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Athens to Thessaloniki train station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Athens to Pylaía bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.
Athens to Pylaía train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Pylaía is 477 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Athens to Pylaía.
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