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

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There are 3 ways to get from Thessaloniki to Mount Athos (Mountain) by bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Ouranoupolibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Ouranoupoli to Dafni monasteryferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Dafni monastery to Mount Athos (Mountain)taxi taxi
    4h 49m

  2. Drive 181 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thessaloniki to Mount Athos (Mountain)car car 181 km
    5h 52m
    €33–47

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Ouranoupolibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Ouranoupoli to Mount Athos (Mountain)taxi taxi
    5h 34m
    €86–110

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  • Distance: 192.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Thessaloniki to Mount Athos (Mountain). However, you can 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 take the taxi to Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis, take the bus to Ouranoupoli, then take the taxi to Mount Athos (Mountain).

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