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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Kulata is to train which costs $35 - $55 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Kulata is to drive which takes 6h 44m and costs $120 - $180.

How far is it from Athens to Kulata?

The distance between Athens and Kulata is 624 km. The road distance is 580.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Kulata without a car is to bus which takes 10h 39m and costs $40 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Athens to Kulata, including transfers.

Train or bus from Athens to Kulata?

The best way to get from Athens to Kulata is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 10h 39m.

Can I drive from Athens to Kulata?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Kulata is 580 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Athens to Kulata.

Where can I stay near Kulata?

There are 342+ hotels available in Kulata.

Athens to Kulata - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to StrymonasRe
8h 57m
$36–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastiriou
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to StrymonasRe
9h 30m
$59–65
Drive 580.1 km
1. Drive from Athens to Kulata580.1 km
6h 44m
$122–176
Fly, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)ATH - SKG
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Strymonas
7h 21m
$73–159
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Sandanski Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670 / ...
10h 39m
$42–59

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

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Distance: 623.8 km
Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Kulata, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria?

You can take a train from Athens to Kulata via Thessaloniki and Strymonas in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Athens to Sandanski Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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