There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Kulata by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Neo Petritsitrain Re
8h 54m$51–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Sandanskibus
11h 24m$23–79Drive 580.2 km
- Drive from Athens to Kulatacar 580.2 km
6h 46m$122–176Fly, train
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ATH - SKG
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Neo Petritsitrain
6h 6m$104–189
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Kulata is to train which costs $50 - $75 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Kulata is to fly and train which takes 6h 6m and costs $100 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Kulata. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Sandanski via Thessaloniki, KTEL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Athens to Kulata. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Neo Petritsi via Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Athens and Kulata is 620 km. The road distance is 580.2 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Kulata without a car is to bus which takes 11h 24m and costs $23 - $80.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Athens to Kulata, including transfers.
Athens to Kulata bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
Athens to Kulata train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Kulata is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $80 and takes 11h 24m.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Kulata, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria?
You can take a train from Athens to Kulata via Thessaloniki and Neo Petritsi in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kulata via Thessaloniki, KTEL, Sandanski, Sandanski, and General Todorov in around 11h 24m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- hellenictrain.gr
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Neo Petritsi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Neo Petritsi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
- Phone
- +30 2310 500111
- info@ktelthes.gr
- Website
- ktelthes.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastiriou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–60
- Website
- https://ktelthes.gr/en/
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Sandanski
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Athens to Kulata bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.
Athens to Kulata train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Kulata is 580 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Athens to Kulata.
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