What is the cheapest way to get from Greece to Macedonia?

The cheapest way to get from Greece to Macedonia is to train and drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greece to Macedonia?

The fastest way to get from Greece to Macedonia is to drive which takes 7h 12m and costs $120 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Greece and Macedonia?

No, there is no direct bus from Greece to Macedonia. However, there are services departing from Εφετειο and arriving at Sandanski via Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and Thessaloniki, KTEL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

How far is it from Greece to Macedonia?

The distance between Greece and Macedonia is 646 km. The road distance is 606.7 km.

How do I travel from Greece to Macedonia without a car?

The best way to get from Greece to Macedonia without a car is to bus via Thessaloníki which takes 10h 51m and costs $35 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Greece to Macedonia?

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Greece to Macedonia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greece to Macedonia bus from?

Greece to Macedonia bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Where does the Greece to Macedonia bus arrive?

Greece to Macedonia bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.

Can I drive from Greece to Macedonia?

Yes, the driving distance between Greece to Macedonia is 607 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Greece to Macedonia.

Where can I stay near Macedonia?

There are 379+ hotels available in Macedonia.

Greece to Macedonia - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Greece to Macedonia by train, car, or bus

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Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain Re
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedoniacar
8h 45m
$60–88
Bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Sandanskibus
10h 51m
$35–95
Drive 606.7 km
1. Drive from Athens to Macedoniacar 606.7 km
7h 12m
$128–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Sandanskibus N983
12h 51m
$67–120

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Distance: 646.4 km
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Greece and Macedonia, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Εφετειο to Macedonia via ΣΤ. Υπεραστικων Λεωφορειων Κηφισου, Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL, Thessaloniki, KTEL, and Sandanski in around 10h 51m.

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