Kalambaka—the picturesque gateway town to the world-famous site of the Meteora Monasteries—is easily reachable from Athens by public transport. Several bus and train routes run daily between the cities. As of December 2024, none of them is direct. The train is quicker and slightly cheaper. Below you'll find detailed information on how to get from Athens to Kalambaka and Meteora … [Read more...]

Volos—Greece’s sixth largest city, tucked between the Pagasetic Gulf coast and the foot of Mount Pelion—is easily accessible from Athens by public transport. Buses and trains run frequently between the cities. Unless you are a rail buff or something, the bus is best: faster, cheaper, and direct. The train brings you only as far as Larissa, where you connect to a bus. Below … [Read more...]

Thessaloniki, Greece’s charming second-largest city, is easily reached by public transport from Athens. Both buses and trains run frequently between the cities. The train is usually a better option as it’s quicker, slightly cheaper, and more fun. The bus may be more comfortable. Below you'll find detailed information on how to get from Athens to Thessaloniki by either bus or … [Read more...]

Larissa, Greece’s 5th largest city and heart of the Thessaly region, can be easily reached from Athens by public transport. Buses and trains run frequently between the two cities. They both cost about the same and take similar travel times. Below you'll find detailed information on how to get from Athens to Larissa by either bus or train. But if you instead prefer a comfortable … [Read more...]

Chalkida, the beautiful capital city and gateway to Evia Island, is easily accessible from Athens by public transport. Buses and trains run frequently between the cities. They both take roughly one hour. The train is a bit cheaper but slightly slower and less punctual than the bus. The train’s additional advantage is that it drops you off in the heart of the city, unlike the … [Read more...]

Tourkouvonia is the highest and most extensive hill range within the metropolitan area of Athens. Spanning 4 km, it splits the northern Attic basin into east and west and forms a natural boundary between four municipalities: Galatsi to its west, Philothei to its north, Psychiko to its east, and Athens to its south. The hill’s southern end, which includes the range’s highest … [Read more...]

The Hill of the Nymphs (or Nymphs Hill) is one of several rocky outcrops in the heart of Athens’ historic center. It forms one large forested area with the adjacent hills of the Pnyx and Philopappos, facing the hills of the Acropolis and Areopagus across the pedestrian-favored street of Apostolou Pavlou. At 105 meters tall, it stands as one of the city’s most notable … [Read more...]

The Areopagus Hill (Areios Pagos or Mars Hill) is a limestone outcrop in central Athens, just below the entrance of the Acropolis and above the Agora. The site holds immense historical significance for hosting the prestigious high court of pre-democratic Athens. Moreover, it is renowned as the setting of Apostle Paul’s Areopagus Sermon. Today, the hill is a favorite hangout for … [Read more...]

The birthplace of Western civilization and one of Europe’s most vibrant contemporary capitals, the immortal city of Athens suffers no shortage of appeal to thrill its millions of visitors. Besides its own prestige, however, Athens boasts a strategic position at the core of one of the world’s most historic and scenic countries. Given Greece’s small size and robust transport … [Read more...]

Here you will find comprehensive, concise, up-to-date instructions and information on how to get from the airport of Athens directly to Piraeus Port. Check out additional resources if you instead want to get from Athens Airport to the center of Athens.The Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, the only international airport of the Greek capital city, is situated about 42 … [Read more...]