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

The cheapest way to get from Macedonia to Athens is to drive and train which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macedonia to Athens is to drive and train and fly which takes 6h 24m and costs €75 - €160.

How far is it from Macedonia to Athens?

The distance between Macedonia and Athens is 646 km. The road distance is 601.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Macedonia to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 11h 25m and costs €50 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Macedonia to Athens, including transfers.

Can I drive from Macedonia to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Macedonia to Athens is 601 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Macedonia to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12909+ hotels available in Athens.

Macedonia to Athens - 6 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Macedonia to Athens by car, train, 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.

Drive, train
best
1. Drive from Macedonia to Mandrakicar
2. Take the train from Mandraki to Thessalonikitrain Re
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
8h 57m
€37–58
Drive, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Macedonia to Rodopoliscar
2. Take the bus from Rodopolis to Thessalonikibus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
9h 17m
€24–76
Drive 601.3 km
1. Drive from Macedonia to Athenscar 601.3 km
7h 14m
€108–156
Drive, train to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly
1. Drive from Macedonia to Rodopoliscar
2. Take the train from Rodopolis to Thessalonikitrain
3. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SKG - ATH
6h 24m
€77–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Athens Lagoumitzibus N983
11h 25m
€50–88
Train to Sofia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Petrich to Gorna banya spirkatrain
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SOF - ATH
9h 3m
€76–186

Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

109Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Macedonia to Athens.

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Distance: 645.9 km
Duration: 8h 57m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Sandanski to Athens Lagoumitzi 5 times a week. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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