There are 3 ways to get from Athens to Vamvakoú by train, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Athens to Vamvakoú is to train which costs €40 - €55 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Vamvakoú is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Vamvakoú. However, there are services departing from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street and arriving at Filáki via Almyrós. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Athens to Vamvakoú. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Paleofarsalos via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Athens and Vamvakoú is 295 km. The road distance is 283.3 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Vamvakoú without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €40 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Athens to Vamvakoú, including transfers.
Athens to Vamvakoú bus services, operated by KTEL Magnesias, depart from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street station.
Athens to Vamvakoú train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Vamvakoú is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €40 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Vamvakoú, Thessaly, Greece?
Hellenic Train S.A. operates a train from Athens to Paleofarsalos 4 times a day. Tickets cost €19–28 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Alternatively, KTEL Magnesias operates a bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Almyros 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Paleofarsalos
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +30 2421033254
- Website
- KTEL Magnesias
Bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Almyros
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- KTEL Magnesias
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Booking & Getting There
Athens to Vamvakoú bus services, operated by KTEL Magnesias, arrive at Almyros station.
Athens to Vamvakoú train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Paleofarsalos station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Vamvakoú is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Athens to Vamvakoú.
There are one+ hotels available in Vamvakoú.