There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Velika by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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 33m€60–86Bus
- Take the bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Larissabus
- Take the bus from Larissa to Velikabus
6hDrive 373.1 km
- Drive from Athens to Velikacar 373.1 km
4h 20m€68–98Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train, taxi
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ATH - SKG
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rapsanitrain
- Take the taxi from Rapsani to Velikataxi
5h 19m€120–196Bus via Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Larissabus
- Take the bus from Larissa to Velikabus
7h 49mFly to Ioannina National Airport, bus
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane ATH - IOA
- Take the bus from Ioannina to Larissabus
- Take the bus from Larissa to Velikabus
7h 53m
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Velika is to train which costs €60 - €90 and takes 5h 33m.
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 Larissa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
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 33m.
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 33m and costs €60 - €90.
It takes approximately 5h 33m 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 33m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h.
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 Larissa in around 6h.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–90
Flights from Athens International Airport to Ioannina National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- 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 Larissa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Rapsani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
- 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 Larissa to Velika
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- ktellarisas.gr
Bus from Larissa to Velika
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- ktellarisas.gr
Bus from Larissa to Velika
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- ktellarisas.gr
- Phone
- +30 2385 022 430
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktel-florinas.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Larissa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €47
- Schedules at
- ktel-florinas.gr
- Phone
- +302651083071
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelioannina.gr
Bus from Ioannina to Larissa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- https://ktelioannina.gr/en/index.html
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- €35–50
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More Questions & Answers
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 132+ hotels available in Velika.