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

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  1. Fly to Skopje International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane plane ATH - SKP
    4h 47m
    $118–245

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Gevgelijabus bus
    3. Take the train from Gevgelija to Velestrain train
    10h 50m
    $43–77

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelijabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Velesbus bus
    11h 33m

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thessalonikiferry ferry Bsf
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelijabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Velesbus bus
    32h 42m

  5. Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane ATH - SKG
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelijabus bus
    3. Take the train from Gevgelija to Velestrain train
    8h 34m
    $81–215

  6. Drive 624.9 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Velescar car 624.9 km
    6h 54m
    $131–190

Athens to Veles by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Veles, North Macedonia?

Aegean Airlines flies from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Veles via Thessaloniki Monastiriou, Thessaloniki, and Gevgelija in around 11h 33m.

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