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How to get fromAthens to Bitolaby train, car, plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Bitola by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Athens to PlatytrainIc
    2. Take the train from Platy to FlorinatrainRe
    7h 55m
    $38–57

  2. Drive 543.1 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Bitolacar543.1 km
    6h 11m
    $114–165

  3. Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train, drive

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)planeATH - SKG
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Florinatrain
    3. Drive from Florina to Bitolacar
    7h 14m
    $80–159

  4. Fly to Ioannina National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)planeATH - IOA
    2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Florinabus
    7h 21m

  5. Fly to Kozani National Airport Filippos, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kozani National Airport Filippos (KZI)planeATH - KZI
    2. Take the bus from Kozani to Florinabus
    5h 42m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

Calendar117Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Bitola, North Macedonia?

You can take a train from Athens to Bitola via Platy and Florina in around 7h 55m.

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