There are 5 ways to get from Central Macedonia to Athens by train, bus, ferry, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
5h 9m€30–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
5h 45m€8–50Ferry
- Take the ferry from Thessaloniki to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
27h 20m€180–440Drive 469.4 km
- Drive from Thessaloníki to Athenscar 469.4 km
5h 31m€87–125Fly
- Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SKG - ATH
3h 12m€54–100
Central Macedonia to Athens by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Macedonia to Athens is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Central Macedonia to Athens is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs €50 - €100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thessaloniki Monastiriou and arriving at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Thessaloniki and arriving at Port of Piraeus. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 27h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thessaloniki and arriving at Athens. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Central Macedonia and Athens is 483 km. The road distance is 469.4 km.
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The best way to get from Central Macedonia to Athens without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €30 - €50.
The train from Thessaloniki to Athens takes 5h 9m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Central Macedonia to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., depart from Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.
What companies run services between Central Macedonia, Greece and Athens, Greece?
Hellenic Train S.A. operates a train from Thessaloniki to Athens twice daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 9m. Alternatively, KTEL Thessalonikis S.A. operates a bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–50 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +30 2310 500111
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Thessalonikis S.A.
Bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–50
- Website
- KTEL Thessalonikis S.A.
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Thessaloniki to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €180–440
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Central Macedonia to Athens train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Thessaloniki station.
The best way to get from Central Macedonia to Athens is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €50 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 3h 12m.
Central Macedonia to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., arrive at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
Central Macedonia to Athens train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Athens station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Macedonia to Athens is 469 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Central Macedonia to Athens.
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