There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Velika by 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
5h 37m€60–86Bus
- Take the bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Larissabus
- Take the bus from Lárisa to Velikabus
6h 10mDrive 373.1 km
- Drive from Athens to Velikacar 373.1 km
4h 20m€69–100Bus via Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Larissabus
- Take the bus from Lárisa to Velikabus
7h 59m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Velika is to train which costs €60 - €90 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Velika is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Velika. However, there are services departing from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street and arriving at Velika via Lárisa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Athens to Velika. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Rapsani via Larissa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Athens and Velika is 391 km. The road distance is 373.1 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Velika without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €60 - €90.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Athens to Velika, including transfers.
Athens to Velika bus services, operated by KTEL Larisas, depart from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street station.
Athens to Velika train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Velika is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Velika, Greece?
Hellenic Train S.A. operates a train from Athens to Larissa 4 times a day. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Velika via Lárisa in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Larissa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +30 2410 567600
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktellarisas.gr
Bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Larissa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- ktellarisas.gr
Bus from Lárisa to Velika
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- ktellarisas.gr
Bus from Lárisa to Velika
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- ktellarisas.gr
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Booking & Getting There
Athens to Velika bus services, operated by KTEL Larisas, arrive at Larissa station.
Athens to Velika train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Larissa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Velika is 373 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Athens to Velika.
There are 106+ hotels available in Velika.