What is the cheapest way to get from Greece to Macedonia?

The cheapest way to get from Greece to Macedonia is to train and drive which costs $40 - $70 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greece to Macedonia?

The fastest way to get from Greece to Macedonia is to drive which takes 6h 58m and costs $120 - $190.

How far is it from Greece to Macedonia?

The distance between Greece and Macedonia is 646 km. The road distance is 615.5 km.

How long does it take to get from Greece to Macedonia?

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Greece to Macedonia, including transfers.

Can I drive from Greece to Macedonia?

Yes, the driving distance between Greece to Macedonia is 615 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Greece to Macedonia.

Where can I stay near Macedonia?

There are 339+ hotels available in Macedonia.

Greece to Macedonia - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Greece to Macedonia by train, car, or bus

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Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain Re
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedoniacar
8h 45m
$44–65
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Rodopolisbus
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedoniacar
10h 49m
$29–81
Drive 615.5 km
1. Drive from Athens to Macedoniacar 615.5 km
6h 58m
$130–187
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Serresbus
2. Take the train from Serres to Rodopolistrain Re
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedoniacar
12h 41m
$64–94

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Greece to Macedonia.

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Distance: 646.4 km
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Greece and Macedonia, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Greece to Macedonia. However, you can take the train to Thessaloniki, take the train to Rodopolis, then drive to Macedonia. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Αφετηρια to Macedonia via Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL, Thessaloniki Monastiriou, Thessaloniki, and Rodopolis in around 10h 49m.

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