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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Macedonia is to train and drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Macedonia is to drive which takes 6h 59m and costs $120 - $190.

How far is it from Athens to Macedonia?

The distance between Athens and Macedonia is 647 km. The road distance is 615.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Macedonia without a car is to bus which takes 11h 25m and costs $55 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Athens to Macedonia, including transfers.

Can I drive from Athens to Macedonia?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Macedonia is 616 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Athens to Macedonia.

Where can I stay near Macedonia?

There are 44+ hotels available in Macedonia.

Athens to Macedonia - 6 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Macedonia by train, car, bus, 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, drive
best
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Mandrakitrain Re
3. Drive from Mandraki to Macedoniacar
9h 1m
$43–63
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Rodopolisbus
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedoniacar
9h 18m
$29–90
Drive 615.6 km
1. Drive from Athens to Macedoniacar 615.6 km
6h 59m
$130–187
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train, drive
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ATH - SKG
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedoniacar
7h 10m
$88–185
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Sandanskibus N983
11h 25m
$59–97
Fly to Sofia Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ATH - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Petrichtrain
9h 28m
$96–231

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

111Weekly Planes

56 minAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 646.8 km
Duration: 9h 1m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Athens to Sandanski once a week. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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