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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Strymonastrain train Re
    8h 57m
    $35–50
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Sandanski E79bus bus Arda-Tur
    9h 38m
    $29–77
  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thessalonikiferry ferry Bsf
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Strymonastrain train Re
    31h 56m
    $189–433
  4. Drive 589 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Kulatacar car 589 km
    6h 32m
    $124–179
  5. 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
    $78–178

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

Calendar118Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest 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, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kulata via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station and Sandanski E79 in around 9h 38m.

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