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

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Macedonia by train, car, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain train Re
    3. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedoniacar car
    8h 45m
    $44–65

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Rodopolisbus bus
    3. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedoniacar car
    9h 29m
    $28–78

  3. Ferry, train, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thessalonikiferry ferry Bsf
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain train Re
    3. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedoniacar car
    31h 44m
    $198–457

  4. Drive 615.5 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Macedoniacar car 615.5 km
    6h 58m
    $130–187

  5. Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train, drive

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane ATH - SKG
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain train
    3. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedoniacar car
    7h 9m
    $87–193

  6. Fly to Sofia Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ATH - SOF
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Dupnitsa to Petrichtrain train
    9h 40m
    $89–209

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

Calendar118Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Athens to Macedonia. However, you can take the train to Thessaloniki, take the train to Rodopolis, then drive to Macedonia. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Macedonia via Thessaloniki Monastiriou, Thessaloniki, and Rodopolis in around 9h 29m.

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