Kalabaka to Athens

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Kalabaka to Athens Destination Reviews

Miguel F

Easy to get the ticket and punctually on the journey

Kalabaka to Athens, Train #C1883-53 2nd Class Seat, Hellenic Train, Jun 1, 2025

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16 customer reviews

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Kalabaka to Athens Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 7pax	Any time	+3h 54m	$560.88
Bus	KTEL Trikalon	Bus + Bus	05:40	10:45	$36.93
Train	Hellenic Train	2nd Class Seat	07:15	11:58	$34.58	4.6
Bus	KTEL Trikalon	Bus + Bus	08:45	14:15	$36.93
Train	Hellenic Train	2nd Class Seat	10:00	14:42	$33.57	4.6
Bus	KTEL Trikalon	Bus + Bus	12:30	17:45	$36.93
Train	Hellenic Train	2nd Class Seat	14:00	18:42	$33.57	4.6
Train	Hellenic Train	2nd Class Seat	17:05	21:49	$33.57	4.6
Bus	KTEL Trikalon	Bus + Bus	17:45	23:15	$36.93
Bus	KTEL Trikalon	Bus + Bus	23:45	05:05	$36.93

How to get from Kalabaka to Athens

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 45.17 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 36.93.

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

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 6 hours to travel between Kalabaka and Athens depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Kalabaka and Athens. Bus will bring you to your destination in 5h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 5h 45m to reach Athens.

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

Travelling between Kalabaka and Athens can be as cheap as USD 36.93 if you opt for a Hellenic Train train and as expensive as USD 45.17 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 Kalabaka and Athens ?

6 by Bus from Kalabaka to Athens starting from 05:40 Kalabaka Bus Stop until 23:45 Kalabaka Bus Stop
4 from Kalabaka to Athens starting from 05:45 Kalambaka until 16:50 Kalambaka

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

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

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 Kalabaka to Athens?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

88% took a train
12% chosen Bus

Transportation from Kalabaka to Athens

Trains

$ 36.93
Buses

$ 44.76
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Kalabaka to Athens

Cheapest Transport	$37
Fastest Transport	5h 5m
Earliest Departure	5:40 AM
Latest Departure	11:45 PM
Departures per day	10
Distance	255 kilometers
Transport Companies	Hellenic Train, KTEL Trikalon