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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Velia is to fly and train which costs €50 - €220 and takes 8h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Velia is to fly and train which takes 8h 22m and costs €50 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Velia?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Velia. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Pattano - Superstrada Ingresso Pattano via Rrogozhinë, Bari, Salerno P.zza Montpellier and Vallo della Lucania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 52m.

How far is it from Athens to Velia?

The distance between Athens and Velia is 1060 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Velia without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and Leonetti Bus via Rrogozhinë which takes 22h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Athens to Velia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Velia bus from?

Athens to Velia bus services, operated by Art Tour, depart from Athens station.

Where does the Athens to Velia bus arrive?

Athens to Velia bus services, operated by Art Tour, arrive at Rrogozhinë station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Velia?

Velia is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 7:50 AM in Athens and 6:50 AM in Velia.

Where can I stay near Velia?

There are 1294+ hotels available in Velia.

Athens to Velia - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Velia by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Naples Airport, train
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1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane ATH - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Vallo Lucania-Casteltrain
8h 22m
€51–212
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Port of Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Baricarferry
3. Drive from Port Of Bari to Veliacar
19h 26m
€171–265
Bus, bus and ferry, Leonetti Bus via Rrogozhinë
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the bus from Bari to Salerno - Piazza Montpellierbus
4. Take the bus from Salerno P.zza Montpellier to Vallo della Lucaniabus
22h 52m
Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane ATH - SUF
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Vallo Lucania-Casteltrain
11h 41m
€94–270
Fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ATH - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Vallo Lucania-Casteltrain
10h 29m
€89–265
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Bari-Porto to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus
5. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Vallo Lucania-Casteltrain Re
23h 3m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Vallo Lucania-Casteltrain Re
23h 11m
Bus, bus and ferry, Leonetti Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Fierbus
2. Take the busferry from Fier to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the bus from Bari to Salerno - Piazza Montpellierbus
4. Take the bus from Salerno P.zza Montpellier to Vallo della Lucaniabus
25h 15m
Bus and ferry, car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Samibusferry
2. Take the car ferry from Sami to Port of Baricarferry
3. Take the bus from Bari Porto to Salerno, Terminal Bus Vinciprovabus
4. Take the train from Salerno to Vallo Lucania-Casteltrain Re
34h 19m
€126–173

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Naples Airport (NAP) flights

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,059.8 km
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Velia, Campania, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Velia. However, you can take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Naples Airport (NAP), walk to Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto, take the bus to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi, walk to Napoli Centrale, take the train to Vallo Lucania-Castel, walk to Vallo Scalo, then take the line 104 bus to Pattano. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Athens to Velia via Port of Igoumenitsa and Port Of Bari in around 19h 26m.

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