There are 5 ways to get from Idomeni to Athens by bus, train, ferry, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníkibus
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
7h 18mDrive 516.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Idomeni to Athenscar 516.4 km
6h 4m€93–135Bus
- Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníkibus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
7h 54mBus, ferry
- Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessalonikibus Simeonidis
- Take the ferry from Thessaloniki to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
30h 6m€166–363Drive, bus, fly
- Drive from Idomeni to Gevgelijacar
- Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníkibus
- Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SKG - ATH
4h 30m
Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Idomeni to Athens is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Idomeni to Athens is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Idomeni to Athens. However, there are services departing from Gevgelija and arriving at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Idomeni and Athens is 572 km. The road distance is 516.4 km.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Idomeni to Athens, including transfers.
Idomeni to Athens bus services, operated by Rule Turs, depart from Gevgelija station.
Idomeni to Athens bus services, operated by Rule Turs, arrive at Thessaloníki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Idomeni to Athens is 516 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Idomeni to Athens.
There are 13692+ hotels available in Athens.
What companies run services between Idomeni, Greece and Athens, Greece?
You can take a vehicle from Idomeni to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Gevgelija, Thessaloníki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 7h 54m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +389 2 240 2528
- ruleturs@sas.com.mk
- Website
- ruleturs.mk
Bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníki
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- ruleturs.mk
Bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníki
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- ruleturs.mk
Bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníki
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- ruleturs.mk
- Phone
- +30 2310 500111
- info@ktelthes.gr
- Website
- KTEL Thessalonikis S.A.
Bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–50
- Website
- KTEL Thessalonikis S.A.
- Phone
- +30-2310540970
- info@simeonidistours.gr
- Website
- Simeonidis Tours
Bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Simeonidis Tours
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- bluestarferries@bluestarferries.com
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Thessaloniki to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €150–340
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
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