There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Orestiáda by bus, train, car 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.
Recommended option
Bus • 9 h 30 min
$40 - $65
4 alternative options
Train • 14 h 53 min
$59 - $83
Drive • 9 h 11 min
$130 - $200
Fly to Alexandroupolis, train • 5 h 37 min
$78 - $179
Fly to Kavala, train • 7 h 49 min
$140 - $350
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Orestiáda, Greece?
KTEL Evrou operates a bus from Athens to Orestiáda once a week. Tickets cost $40 - $65 and the journey takes 9 h 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athens to Orestiáda via Thessaloniki in around 14 h 53 min.
- Website
- olympicair.com
Flights from Athens to Alexandroupolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $210
Flights from Athens to Kavala
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $390
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Athens to Alexandroupolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $550
- Website
- trainose.gr
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29 - $40
- Website
- trainose.gr
- Purchase a
- eurail.com
- Second Class
- $29 - $40
- First Class
- $35 - $50
Train from Thessaloniki to Orestiada
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- trainose.gr
- Purchase a
- eurail.com
- Second Class
- $30 - $45
- First Class
- $40 - $55
Train from Alexandroupoli to Orestiada
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9 - $12
- Website
- trainose.gr
- Purchase a
- eurail.com
- Second Class
- $9 - $12
- First Class
- $10 - $14
Train from Xanthi to Orestiada
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $20
- Website
- trainose.gr
- Purchase a
- eurail.com
- Second Class
- $15 - $20
- First Class
- $18 - $25
- Phone
- 25510-26479
- Website
- ktelevrou.gr
Bus from Athens to Orestiáda
- Ave. Duration
- 9 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40 - $65
- Schedules at
- ktelevrou.gr
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Athens to Orestiáda?
The distance between Athens and Orestiáda is 460 km. The road distance is 907 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Orestiáda?
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Orestiáda is to bus which costs 35€ - 55€ and takes 9 h 30 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Orestiáda?
The quickest way to get from Athens to Orestiáda is to fly and train which takes 5 h 37 min and costs 60€ - 150€.
Is there a direct train between Athens and Orestiáda?
No, there is no direct train from Athens to Orestiáda. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Orestiada via Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14 h 53 min.
Is there a direct bus between Athens and Orestiáda?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athens and arriving at Orestiáda. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 9 h 30 min.
How long does it take to get from Athens to Orestiáda?
The bus from Athens to Orestiáda takes 9 h 30 min including transfers and departs once a week.