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How to get fromPatras to Mount Athos (Mountain)by bus, ferry, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Patras to Mount Athos (Mountain) by bus, ferry, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Patras to Larisabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Larissa to Thessaloniki train stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Ouranoupolibus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ouranoupoli to Dafni monasteryferry ferry
    12h 27m

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Ouranoupolibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ouranoupoli to Mount Athos (Mountain)taxi taxi
    16h 50m
    €91–164

  3. Drive 646.8 km

    1. Drive from Patras to Mount Athos (Mountain)car car 646.8 km
    10h 16m
    €118–170

  4. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Káto Achaḯa to Kalamatabus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane KLX - SKG
    3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Ouranoupolibus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ouranoupoli to Dafni monasteryferry ferry
    12h 52m

  5. Bus, ferry via Volos

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Volosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Volos KTEL Magnisias to Thessaloniki train stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Ouranoupolibus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ouranoupoli to Dafni monasteryferry ferry
    13h 57m

Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 625.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 27m

What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Mount Athos (Mountain), Greece?

There is no direct connection from Patras to Mount Athos (Mountain). However, you can take the bus to Larisa, take the bus to Thessaloniki train station, walk to Thessaloniki New Station, take the line 1 subway to Nea Elvetia, take the taxi to Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis, take the bus to Ouranoupoli, walk to Ouranoupoli, take the ferry to Dafni monastery, then take the taxi to Mount Athos (Mountain). Alternatively, you can drive from Patras to Mount Athos (Mountain) in around 10h 16m.

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