There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Thermopílai by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athens to Molostrain Re
2h 32m€22–30Bus
- Take the bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Molosbus
2h 46m€27–32Drive 194.7 km
- Drive from Athens to Thermopílaicar 194.7 km
2h 4m€36–52Bus via Lamia Travel Stop
- Take the bus from Athens to Lamia Travel Stopbus N983
2h 51m€30–44
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Thermopílai is to train which costs €21 - €30 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Thermopílai is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Thermopílai. However, there are services departing from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street and arriving at Molos via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Athens to Thermopílai. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Molos via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Athens and Thermopílai is 191 km. The road distance is 194.7 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Thermopílai without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €21 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Athens to Thermopílai, including transfers.
Athens to Thermopílai bus services, operated by KTEL Fthiotidos, depart from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street station.
Athens to Thermopílai train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Thermopílai is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €21 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €32 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Thermopílai, Greece?
Hellenic Train S.A. operates a train from Athens to Molos twice daily. Tickets cost €12–19 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, KTEL Fthiotidos operates a bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Molos 4 times a day. Tickets cost €18–21 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- hellenictrain.gr
Train from Athens to Molos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
- Phone
- +30 22310 51345
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelfthiotidos.gr
Bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Molos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–21
- Schedules at
- ktelfthiotidos.gr
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Athens to Lamia Travel Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Athens to Thermopílai bus services, operated by KTEL Fthiotidos, arrive at Molos station.
Athens to Thermopílai train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Molos station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Thermopílai is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Athens to Thermopílai.
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