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 €75 - €130 and takes 21h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Castro is to fly and bus which takes 13h 34m and costs €65 - €200.

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 via Vlorë, Brindisi - p.zza delle Capitanerie di Porto, Brindisi Airport and Lecce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.

How far is it from Athens to Castro?

The distance between Athens and Castro is 900 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 bus and bus and ferry which takes 19h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 19h 55m 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 6:08 AM in Athens and 5:08 AM in Castro.

Where can I stay near Castro?

There are 3912+ 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 bus, busferry, car ferry, train, ferry, car, plane, or shuttle

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

Bus, bus and ferry
best
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 Brindisi Airport to Leccebus 793
4. Take the bus from Lecce to Castrobus 008
19h 55m
Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
cheapest
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 Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Maglie Piazzale Megaparkbus
13h 34m
€66–192
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 9m
€79–128
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Athens to Kiatotrain Re
2. Take the bus from Kiato to Patrabus C4e / ...
3. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
4. Take the bus from Bari Largo Sorrentino to Nocigliabus
26h 57m
€112–175
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Port of Patrascar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Igoumenitsaferry Asf
3. Drive from Port of Igoumenitsa to Castrocar
35h 54m
€468–706
Bus, bus and ferry via Taranto
1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Taranto Portbusferry
3. Take the bus from Taranto Porto Mercantile to Lecce - via V. Carlucciobus
4. Take the bus from Lecce - Via V Carluccio to Castro Marina Via Marinai d'Italiabus
26h 25m
Fly to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias, car ferry, shuttle
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU)plane ATH - CFU
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Corfu to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Take a shuttle bus from Brindisi - Via Appia to Maglie Megapark Via Otrantoshuttle
15h 48m
€75–151
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 5m
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 21m
Fly to Dubrovnik Airport, ferry, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)plane ATH - DBV
2. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Bariferry
3. Take the bus from Bari Largo Sorrentino to Nocigliabus
20h 6m
€157–375

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 900.1 km
Duration: 19h 55m

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 bus to Vlorë, walk to Vlorë, take the vehicle to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, walk to Brindisi - p.zza delle Capitanerie di Porto, take the bus to Brindisi Airport BDS, take the bus to Lecce, walk to Lecce, then take the bus 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 9m.

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