There are 4 ways to get from Melnik to Greece by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Sandanski to Thessaloniki, KTELbus
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
8h 46m€56–78Train
cheapest- Take the train from Neo Petritsi to Thessalonikitrain Re
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
9h 17m€45–73Bus
- Take the bus from Melnik to Blagoevgradbus
- Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serresbus
- Take the bus from Serres to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
12h 10m€54–74Drive 596.4 km
- Drive from Melnik to Athenscar 596.4 km
7h 15m€111–160
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melnik to Greece is to train which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Melnik to Greece is to drive which takes 7h 15m and costs €110 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Melnik to Greece. However, there are services departing from Melnik and arriving at Εφετειο via Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal, Serres and ΣΤ. Υπεραστικων Λεωφορειων Κηφισου. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Melnik to Greece. However, there are services departing from Neo Petritsi and arriving at Athens via Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Melnik and Greece is 641 km. The road distance is 596.4 km.
The best way to get from Melnik to Greece without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 46m and costs €55 - €80.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Melnik to Greece, including transfers.
Melnik to Greece bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Melnik station.
Melnik to Greece train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Neo Petritsi station.
The best way to get from Melnik to Greece is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between Melnik, Bulgaria and Greece?
You can take a bus from Melnik to Εφετειο via Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal, Serres, Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL, and ΣΤ. Υπεραστικων Λεωφορειων Κηφισου in around 12h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melnik to Athens via Neo Petritsi and Thessaloniki in around 9h 17m.
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Neo Petritsi to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Sandanski to Thessaloniki, KTEL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19
- Website
- Arda Tur
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Melnik to Greece bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Blagoevgrad station.
Melnik to Greece train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melnik to Greece is 596 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Melnik to Greece.
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