There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Valandovo by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Doiranitrain Re
7h 40m$50–72Bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelijabus Simeonidis
8h 38m$44–103Drive 541 km
- Drive from Athens to Valandovocar 541 km
6h 24m$114–164Fly, train, drive
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ATH - SKG
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Doiranitrain
- Drive from Doirani to Valandovocar
4h 52m$104–177Bus
- Take the bus from Athens to Evzonoibus
10h 24m
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Valandovo is to train which costs $50 - $75 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Valandovo is to fly and train and drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $100 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Valandovo. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Gevgelija via Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Athens to Valandovo. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Doirani via Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Athens and Valandovo is 580 km. The road distance is 541 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Valandovo without a car is to bus via Thessaloníki which takes 8h 38m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Athens to Valandovo, including transfers.
Athens to Valandovo bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
Athens to Valandovo train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Valandovo is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus via Thessaloníki, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Valandovo, North Macedonia?
You can take a train from Athens to Valandovo via Thessaloniki and Doirani in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Valandovo via Thessaloniki Monastiriou, Thessaloniki, and Gevgelija in around 8h 38m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- hellenictrain.gr
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Doirani
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Doirani
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- 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
- $10–60
- Website
- https://ktelthes.gr/en/
- Phone
- +30-2310540970
- [email protected]
- Website
- simeonidistours.gr
Bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelija
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Website
- https://simeonidistours.gr/en/
- Phone
- +30 210 92 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- koronatravel.gr
Bus from Athens to Evzonoi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- koronatravel.gr
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More Questions & Answers
Athens to Valandovo bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.
Valandovo is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 7:42 AM in Athens and 6:42 AM in Valandovo.
Athens to Valandovo train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Valandovo is 541 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Athens to Valandovo.
There are 355+ hotels available in Valandovo.