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

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There are 4 ways to get from Volos to Mount Athos (Mountain) by bus, ferry, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Volos KTEL Magnisias to Thessaloniki train stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Ouranoupolibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ouranoupoli to Dafni monasteryferry ferry
    8h 57m

  2. Drive 394.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Volos to Mount Athos (Mountain)car car 394.2 km
    7h 41m
    €72–104

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Volos to Larissabus bus
    2. Take the train from Larissa to Thessalonikitrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Ouranoupolibus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ouranoupoli to Dafni monasteryferry ferry
    9h 13m

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Volos to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Ouranoupolibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ouranoupoli to Mount Athos (Mountain)taxi taxi
    9h 38m
    €103–136

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 393.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Volos to Mount Athos (Mountain). However, you can 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 Volos to Mount Athos (Mountain) in around 7h 41m.

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