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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Pristina is to train and bus which costs $45 - $65 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Pristina is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 57m and costs $120 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Pristina?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Pristina. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Pristina via Thessaloníki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Athens to Pristina?

The distance between Athens and Pristina is 793 km. The road distance is 763.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Pristina without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $45 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Athens to Pristina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Pristina bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Athens to Pristina?

The best way to get from Athens to Pristina is to bus via Thessaloníki which takes 10h 43m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $250 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Athens to Pristina bus arrive?

Athens to Pristina bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Pristina?

Pristina is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 1:53 AM in Athens and 12:53 AM in Pristina.

Can I drive from Athens to Pristina?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Pristina is 763 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Athens to Pristina.

Where can I stay near Pristina?

There are 931+ hotels available in Pristina.

Athens to Pristina - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Athens to Pristina by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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 Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus
10h 10m
$47–63
Bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus
10h 43m
$31–77
Drive 763.2 km
1. Drive from Athens to Pristinacar 763.2 km
8h 24m
$160–232
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ATH - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus
8h 33m
$85–191
Train, bus via Skopje
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelijabus
3. Take the train from Gevgelija to Skopje, Transporten Centartrain 632 / ...
4. Take the train from Skopje to Pristinatrain
14h 54m
$51–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Preševobus
2. Take the bus from Preševo to Pristinabus
15h 30m
Fly to Pristina
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Pristina (PRN)plane ATH - PRN
8h 27m
$135–245
Fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane ATH - TIA
2. Take the bus from Tirana Airport to Pristinabus
8h 18m
$64–189
Fly to Skopje International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane ATH - SKP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Skopje Airport to Pristinashuttle
6h 57m
$126–401
Fly to Sofia Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ATH - SOF
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sofia Airport to Nišshuttle
3. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Taxi Area Pristina Bus Terminalbus
11h 34m

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

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Distance: 792.9 km
Duration: 10h 10m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Pristina, Kosovo?

You can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Pristina via Thessaloniki Monastiriou and Thessaloníki in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Pristina (PRN) 4 times a day.

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