What is the cheapest way to get from Zakynthos to Central Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Zakynthos to Central Athens is to bus and ferry which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zakynthos to Central Athens?

The fastest way to get from Zakynthos to Central Athens is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs €75 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Zakynthos and Central Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Zakynthos to Central Athens. However, there are services departing from Zakynthos and arriving at Εφετειο via ΣΤ. Υπεραστικων Λεωφορειων Κηφισου. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Zakynthos to Central Athens?

The distance between Zakynthos and Central Athens is 251 km.

How do I travel from Zakynthos to Central Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Zakynthos to Central Athens without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 55m and costs €23 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Zakynthos to Central Athens?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Zakynthos to Central Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zakynthos to Central Athens bus from?

Zakynthos to Central Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Zakynthos, depart from Zakynthos station.

Where does the Zakynthos to Central Athens bus arrive?

Zakynthos to Central Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Zakynthos, arrive at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Where can I stay near Central Athens?

There are 13174+ hotels available in Central Athens.

Zakynthos to Central Athens - 4 ways to travel via bus and ferry, and car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Zakynthos to Central Athens by busferry, car ferry, car, plane, or bus

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Bus and ferry
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1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbusferry
4h 55m
€24–36
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Zakynthos Agios Nikolaos to Pesádacarferry
2. Take the carferry from Poros to Killinicarferry
3. Drive from Killini to Central Athenscar
7h 51m
€79–154
Fly
1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane ZTH - ATH
3h 23m
€75–201
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry
2. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
7h 29m
€29–52

Zakynthos to Central Athens by busferry and bus

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.2 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Zakynthos, Greece and Central Athens, Greece?

KTEL Zakynthos operates a vehicle from Zakynthos to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Olympic Air and Sky Express fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily.

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