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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Strymonastrain train Re
    8h 57m
    $36–52
  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus bus
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Strymonastrain train Re
    9h 30m
    $59–65
  3. Drive 589 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Kulatacar car 589 km
    6h 32m
    $124–179
  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane ATH - SKG
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Strymonastrain train
    7h 21m
    $73–189
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Sandanski Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3670 / ...
    10h 39m
    $42–59

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

Calendar117Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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