What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Castro?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Castro is to bus and car ferry which costs €100 - €160 and takes 21h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Castro?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Castro is to fly and ferry and train which takes 18h 14m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Castro?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Castro. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Castro Marina Via Marinai d'Italia via Vlorë, Brindisi - Autorità Portuale and Lecce - Via V Carluccio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 18m.

How far is it from Athens to Castro?

The distance between Athens and Castro is 1227 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Castro without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Castro without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry and Leonetti Bus and taxi which takes 19h 11m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Castro?

It takes approximately 19h 11m to get from Athens to Castro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Castro bus from?

Athens to Castro bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, depart from Athens station.

Where does the Athens to Castro bus arrive?

Athens to Castro bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Castro?

Castro is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 2:13 AM in Athens and 1:13 AM in Castro.

Where can I stay near Castro?

There are 1801+ hotels available in Castro.

Athens to Castro - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Athens to Castro by train, bus, busferry, taxi, car ferry, car, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, bus and ferry, Leonetti Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Bari to Gallipolibus
5. Take the taxi from Gallipoli to Castrotaxi
19h 11m
Fly to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU)plane ATH - CFU
2. Take the ferry from Port of Corfu to Bari M.maferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Leccetrain
4. Take the train from Lecce to Poggiardotrain
18h 14m
€93–236
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsabus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Take the bus from Lecce to Castrobus 008
21h 16m
€101–154
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Mantoudicar
2. Take the car ferry from Mantoudi to Voloscarferry
3. Drive from Volos to Castrocar
32h 46m
Fly to Ioannina National Airport, bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane ATH - IOA
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Lecce to Poggiardotrain
17h 14m
Bus, bus and ferry via Lecce
1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
3. Take the bus from Lecce - Via V Carluccio to Castro Marina Via Marinai d'Italiabus
19h 18m
Bus, bus and ferry, Leonetti Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the bus from Bari to Lecce - Autostazionebus
4. Take the bus from Lecce - Via V Carluccio to Castro Marina Via Marinai d'Italiabus
19h 36m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
3. Take the bus from Lecce to Castrobus 008
23h 6m
Fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus and ferry, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane ATH - TIA
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Leccetrain
4. Take the train from Lecce to Poggiardotrain
16h 28m
Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, Italobus Connections, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane ATH - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
3. Take the bus from Matera to Tarantobus
4. Take the train from Taranto to Leccetrain
5. Take the train from Lecce to Poggiardotrain
14h 35m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA) flights

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Distance: 1,227 km
Duration: 19h 11m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Castro, Apulia, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Castro. However, you can take the train to Larissa, walk to Larisa, take the bus to Elbasan, walk to Elbasan, take the vehicle to Bari Porto, walk to Bari, take the bus to Gallipoli, then take the taxi to Castro. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Castro via Igoumenitsa, Port of Igoumenitsa, Porto di Brindisi, Brindisi - Costa Morena, Brindisi - p.zza Crispi, Brindisi, Lecce, and Lecce in around 21h 16m.

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