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How to get fromCentral Athens to Olympiaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Central Athens to Olympia by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Athens to Kiatotrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Kiato to Patrabus bus C4e / ...
    3. Take the bus from Patras to Pýrgosbus bus
    7h 26m
    €25–39

  2. Drive 263.5 km

    1. Drive from Central Athens to Olympiacar car 263.5 km
    3h 37m
    €48–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Pýrgosbus bus
    7h 49m
    €38–45

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Athens to Kiatotrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Kiato to Diakoptotrain train Re
    3. Take the taxi from Diakopto to Olympiataxi taxi
    5h 33m
    €107–139

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Map of how to get from Central Athens to Olympia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 328.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Central Athens, Greece and Olympia, Western Greece?

Ktel Ileias operates a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Pýrgos every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–40 and the journey takes 5h.

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