Athens to Kalabaka

Athens to Kalabaka

Athens
Kalabaka
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Athens to Kalabaka Destination Reviews

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Colin W
The bus was quite good, well organised with a stop after ~2 hours then a comfortable connection for the onward journey.
Athens to Kalabaka, Bus Bus + Bus, KTEL Trikalon, Sep 20, 2025
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Edward C
Booking through 12go was very easy, especially as the Greek railway website was very difficult to navigate and hard to translate. Tickets arrived as promised, and all went exactly to plan.
Athens to Kalabaka, Train #52-C1884 2nd Class Seat, Hellenic Train, May 25, 2025
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Athens to Kalabaka Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Standard 3pax
Any time
+3h 54m
$392.61
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Minivan 4pax
Any time
+3h 54m
$467.40
Bus
KTEL Trikalon
Bus + Bus
06:30
12:15
$36.94
Train
Hellenic Train
2nd Class Seat
07:58
12:45
$38.05
Train
Hellenic Train
2nd Class Seat
07:58
12:45
$33.58
  4.7
Bus
KTEL Trikalon
Bus + Bus
10:00
16:00
$36.94
Train
Hellenic Train
2nd Class Seat
10:58
15:45
$38.05
Train
Hellenic Train
2nd Class Seat
10:58
15:45
$33.58
  4.7
Bus
KTEL Trikalon
Bus + Bus
13:30
19:15
$36.94
Train
Hellenic Train
2nd Class Seat
14:58
19:45
$38.05
Train
Hellenic Train
2nd Class Seat
14:58
19:45
$33.58
  4.7
Bus
KTEL Trikalon
Bus + Bus
15:30
22:15
$36.94
Train
Hellenic Train
2nd Class Seat
17:58
22:45
$38.05
Train
Hellenic Train
2nd Class Seat
17:58
22:45
$33.58
  4.7

How to get from Athens to Kalabaka

Travelling between Athens and Kalabaka is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 45.19 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 38.05.

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

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 7 hours to travel between Athens and Kalabaka depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Athens and Kalabaka. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 3h 46m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 6h 45m to reach Kalabaka.

How much does it cost to get from Athens to Kalabaka?

Travelling between Athens and Kalabaka can be as cheap as USD 38.05 if you opt for a Hellenic Train train and as expensive as USD 45.19 if you buy a Hellenic Train Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Athens and Kalabaka ?

  • 4 by Bus from Athens to Kalabaka starting from 06:30 Athens Liosion until 15:30 Athens Liosion
  • 4 from Athens to Kalabaka starting from 06:58 Athens until 17:58 Athens

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Athens to Kalabaka.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Athens and Kalabaka

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Athens to Kalabaka?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 48% chosen Bus+Train
  • 47% took a train
  • 5% chosen Bus

Transportation from Athens to Kalabaka

Facts about the transport from Athens to Kalabaka

Cheapest Transport$39
Fastest Transport3h 46m
Earliest Departure6:30 утра
Latest Departure5:58 вечера
Departures per day8
Distance189 kilometers
Transport CompaniesHellenic Train, KTEL Trikalon