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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Gjilan is to train and bus which costs $50 - $60 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Gjilan is to drive which takes 8h 16m and costs $150 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Gjilan?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Gjilan. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Gjilan via Thessaloníki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

How far is it from Athens to Gjilan?

The distance between Athens and Gjilan is 789 km. The road distance is 721.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Gjilan without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $50 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 12h 25m to get from Athens to Gjilan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Gjilan bus from?

Athens to Gjilan bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Where does the Athens to Gjilan bus arrive?

Athens to Gjilan bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Gjilan?

Gjilan is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 11:06 AM in Athens and 10:06 AM in Gjilan.

Can I drive from Athens to Gjilan?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Gjilan is 722 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Athens to Gjilan.

Where can I stay near Gjilan?

There are 71+ hotels available in Gjilan.

Athens to Gjilan - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Gjilan by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Gjilan
12h 25m
$50–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens to Preševo
14h 18m
$40–80
Train, bus via Gevgelija
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelija
3. Take the train from Gevgelija to Skopje, Transporten CentarRe
4. Take the train from Skopje to Ferizaj
14h 44m
$53–98
Drive 721.6 km
1. Drive from Athens to Gjilan721.6 km
8h 16m
$152–219
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)ATH - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Gjilan
10h 48m
$88–188
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastiriou
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Gjilan
12h 58m
$73
Fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)ATH - TIA
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Airport to Suva Reka, Stacioni i Autobusave
3. Take the bus from Suva Reka, Stacioni i Autobusave to Gjilan
9h 20m
Fly to Pristina, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Pristina (PRN)ATH - PRN
2. Take the bus from Fushë Kosovë to Gjilan
10h 49m
Fly to Skopje International Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)ATH - SKP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Skopje Airport to Pristina
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Gjilan
8h 30m

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

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Distance: 789 km
Duration: 12h 25m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Gjilan, Kosovo?

You can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Gjilan via Thessaloniki Monastiriou and Thessaloníki in around 12h 58m.

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