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

The cheapest way to get from Greece to Ohrid is to bus which costs $52 - $55 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greece to Ohrid is to drive which takes 7h 16m and costs $120 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Greece and Ohrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Greece to Ohrid. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Ohrid via Elbasan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Greece to Ohrid?

The distance between Greece and Ohrid is 705 km. The road distance is 580.5 km.

How do I travel from Greece to Ohrid without a car?

The best way to get from Greece to Ohrid without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $52 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Greece to Ohrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greece to Ohrid bus from?

Greece to Ohrid bus services, operated by Top Lines, depart from Athens station.

Where does the Greece to Ohrid bus arrive?

Greece to Ohrid bus services, operated by Top Lines, arrive at Elbasan station.

What is the time difference between Greece and Ohrid?

Ohrid is 1h behind Greece. It is currently 8:25 AM in Greece and 7:25 AM in Ohrid.

Can I drive from Greece to Ohrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Greece to Ohrid is 580 km. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Greece to Ohrid.

Where can I stay near Ohrid?

There are 1339+ hotels available in Ohrid.

Greece to Ohrid - 5 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Greece to Ohrid by train, car, bus, or plane

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

Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Athens to PlatyIc
2. Take the train from Platy to FlorinaRe
3. Drive from Florina to Ohrid
9h 6m
$54–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens to Elbasan
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Ohrid
11h 45m
$52–54
Drive 580.5 km
1. Drive from Athens to Ohrid580.5 km
7h 16m
$122–176
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)ATH - TIA
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Elbasan
3. Take the bus from Elbasan to Ohrid
8h 29m
Bus via Elbasan
1. Take the bus from Athens to Elbasan
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Ohrid
17h
$79–105

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) flights

25Weekly Planes

1h 27mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 704.7 km
Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Greece and Ohrid, North Macedonia?

You can take a bus from Athens to Ohrid via Elbasan in around 11h 45m.

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