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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Potidaea is to train and bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Potidaea is to fly and bus which takes 5h and costs €80 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Potidaea?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Potidaea. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Nea Poteidaia via Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Athens to Potidaea?

The distance between Athens and Potidaea is 589 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Potidaea without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 59m and costs €35 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Athens to Potidaea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Potidaea bus from?

Athens to Potidaea bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Where does the Athens to Potidaea bus arrive?

Athens to Potidaea bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, arrive at Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis station.

Where can I stay near Potidaea?

There are 697+ hotels available in Potidaea.

Athens to Potidaea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Potidaea by train, bus, car, car ferry, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Nea Poteidaia
7h 59m
€37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Nea Poteidaia
8h 35m
€53–58
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Mantoudi
2. Take the car ferry from Mantoudi to Volos
3. Drive from Volos to Potidaea
11h 5m
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)ATH - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Nea Poteidaia
5h
€81–155

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

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Distance: 589.5 km
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Potidaea via Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis and Nea Poteidaia in around 8h 35m.

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