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

The cheapest way to get from Castro to Athens is to bus and car ferry which costs €75 - €130 and takes 18h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castro to Athens is to bus and train and fly which takes 12h 5m and costs €70 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Castro and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Castro to Athens. However, there are services departing from Castro Marina Via Marinai d'Italia and arriving at Athens via Lecce - via V. Carluccio, Taranto Port and Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 36m.

How far is it from Castro to Athens?

The distance between Castro and Athens is 875 km.

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

The best way to get from Castro to Athens without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 18h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 18h to get from Castro to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castro to Athens bus from?

Castro to Athens bus services, operated by S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto, depart from Castro Marina Via Marinai d'Italia station.

Where does the Castro to Athens bus arrive?

Castro to Athens bus services, operated by S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto, arrive at Lecce - Via V Carluccio station.

What is the time difference between Castro and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Castro. It is currently 9:24 PM in Castro and 10:24 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 728+ hotels available in Athens.

Castro to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Castro to Athens by bus, busferry, train, car ferry, 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.

Bus, bus and ferry, train
best
1. Take the bus from Castro to Leccebus 111
2. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Fierbusferry
3. Take the bus from Fier to Korinthosbus
4. Take the train from Korinthos to Athenstrain Re
18h
Bus, car ferry to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castro to Leccebus
2. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Corfucarferry
3. Fly from Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CFU - ATH
12h 45m
€72–161
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Castro to Leccebus 111
2. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
3. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
18h 54m
€76–127
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Castro to Port of Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Patrascarferry Asf
3. Drive from Port of Patras to Athenscar
36h 31m
€471–697
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Castro Marina Via Marinai d'Italia to Lecce - Via V Carlucciobus
2. Take the bus from Lecce - via V. Carluccio to Taranto Porto Mercantilebus
3. Take the busferry from Taranto Port to Vlorëbusferry
4. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
23h 36m
Bus, bus and ferry, bus to Ioannina National Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Castro to Leccebus
2. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioanninabus
4. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane IOA - ATH
14h 26m
Bus, bus and ferry, shuttle to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly
1. Take the bus from Castro to Leccebus
2. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take a shuttle bus from Vlorë to Tirana, Airportshuttle
4. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane TIA - ATH
14h 53m
Bus, train, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Castro to Leccebus
2. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
4. Take the bus from Altamura Via Matera to Bari Airportbus
5. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BRI - ATH
12h 5m
€73–221

Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

40Weekly Planes

1h 4mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Castro to Athens.

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Distance: 874.6 km
Duration: 18h

What companies run services between Castro, Apulia, Italy and Athens, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Castro to Athens. However, you can take the bus to Lecce, walk to Lecce, take the train to Brindisi, walk to Brindisi - Via Bastioni Carlo V, take the bus to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, walk to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, take the vehicle to Fier, walk to Fier, take the bus to Korinthos, walk to Korinthos, then take the train to Athens. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castro to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Lecce, Lecce, Brindisi, Brindisi Station, Brindisi - Costa Morena, Porto di Brindisi, Port Of Igoumenitsa, and Igoumenitsa in around 18h 54m.

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