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How to get fromZakynthos to Macedoniaby busferry, train, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Zakynthos to Macedonia by busferry, train, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus and ferry, train, drive via Lamía

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Lamiabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Lianokladi to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain train Re
    4. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedoniacar car
    11h 30m
    $75–119

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyllíni to Blagoevgradbus bus
    2. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Petrichtrain train Ic / ...
    16h 6m
    $46–73

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Zakynthos Agios Nikolaos to Pesádacarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Poros to Killinicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Killini to Macedoniacar car
    12h
    $173–294

  4. Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train, drive

    1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane ZTH - SKG
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain train
    3. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedoniacar car
    7h 12m
    $135–269

  5. Bus and ferry, train, drive

    1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Mandrakitrain train Re
    3. Drive from Mandraki to Macedoniacar car
    13h 57m
    $77–118

  6. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Petrich Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 25m
    $84–128

  7. Fly to Sofia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ZTH - SOF
    2. Take the train from Zaharna Fabrika to Petrichtrain train
    12h 17m
    $147–244

Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 712.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 30m

What companies run services between Zakynthos, Greece and Macedonia, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Zakynthos to Macedonia. However, you can take the vehicle to Lamia, take the taxi to Lianokladi, take the train to Thessaloniki, take the train to Rodopolis, then drive to Macedonia. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zakynthos to Macedonia via Zakynthos Agios Nikolaos, Pesáda, Poros, and Killini in around 12h.

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