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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Meteora is to train and bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Meteora is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Meteora?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Meteora. However, there are services departing from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street and arriving at Kalampáka via Trikala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Athens to Meteora?

The distance between Athens and Meteora is 341 km. The road distance is 335.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Meteora without a car is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs €26 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Athens to Meteora, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Meteora bus from?

Athens to Meteora bus services, operated by KTEL Trikala, depart from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street station.

Where does the Athens to Meteora bus arrive?

Athens to Meteora bus services, operated by KTEL Trikala, arrive at Trikala station.

Can I drive from Athens to Meteora?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Meteora is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Athens to Meteora.

Where can I stay near Meteora?

There are 926+ hotels available in Meteora.

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Athens to Meteora

Rome2Rio compared 5 ways to get from Athens to Meteora. The best route is Bus, a distance of 263.279 km.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Trikalabus
5h 53m
€26–37
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athens to Paleofarsalostrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Paleofarsalos to Kalambakabus C888 / ...
6h 2m
€23–33
Drive 335.8 km
1. Drive from Athens to Meteoracar 335.8 km
3h 35m
€62–89
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane ATH - IOA
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Trikalabus
5h 56m
€106–222
Bus via Kardítsa
1. Take the bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Karditsabus
7h 52m

Athens to Meteora by bus

41Weekly Buses

5h 53mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 340.7 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Meteora, Greece?

KTEL Trikala operates a bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Trikala every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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