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The train between Athens and Mount Athos takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Athens to Mount Athos. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Athens and Mount Athos. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athens is at 5:58 PM which arrives into Mount Athos at 11:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Athens station and arriving at Thessaloniki station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 12m.
Athens to Mount Athos train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
Athens to Mount Athos train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki station.
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The distance between Athens and Mount Athos is 247.3 km. The road distance is 470 km.
Hellenic Train S.A. operates a train from Athens to Thessaloniki 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 12m.
