Here’s how to get to METEORA from ATHENS airport or ATHENS CITY center by train, bus, taxi or rented car. We also included ATHENS-KALAMBAKA TRAIN and BUS schedules for your reference.
I first learned about Meteora through a viral Facebook video featuring the monasteries perched on towering rock formations. Immediately, I checked the location of this UNESCO Heritage site. Without checking its accessibility, I immediately assumed that it would be hard to reach given its lofty location in Thessaly, Greece.
When we finally had the opportunity to visit Athens, I didn’t think we could include Meteora in our itinerary. “Too far,” I said to myself. but then the great people working for the Municipality of Athens invited us to go on a day trip to other parts of the country. imagine my surprise when I saw that Meteora was part of that list. Apparently, this heavenly destination isn’t too hard to reach.
It takes 4 to 5 hours to travel from Athens to Meteora. While it is possible to do a day excursion from the capital, we still recommend that you stay overnight, at least, to be able to maximize your time.
There are two towns lying at the foot of the Meteora cliffs: Kalambaka and Kastraki. between the two, Kalambaka is bigger and has a lot more lodging, dining, and excursion options. To get to Meteora, you need to find your way to either of these villages. but in this post, we’ll be focusing a lot more on Kalambaka, considering that it’s a a lot more ideal base. In Greek, the official name of the town is Kalabaka, but it is also often called Kalambaka or Kalampaka. Don’t be confused. They all refer to the same town.
Anyway, here’s how to get from ATHENS TO METEORA by bus, train, taxi or private car.
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By TrainAthens to Kalambaka Train Schedule
Kalambaka to Meteora, Meteora to Kalambaka Bus Schedule
Kalambaka to Athens Train Schedule
By BusAthens to Kalambaka Bus Schedule
Kalambaka to Meteora, Meteora to Kalambaka Bus Schedule
Kalambaka to Athens Bus Schedule
By car Rental
By Taxi or private car service with Driver
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Met de trein
Het is gemakkelijk om meteora per trein te bereiken. Kalambaka heeft een eigen treinstation en is verbonden met het treinstation van Larissa, het centrale treinstation in Athene.
Neem de metro -rode lijn naar het station van Larissa. If you’re coming from Syntagma, it must be easy because Syntagma is also along Red Line, just four stations away. Tarief: € 1,40. If you’re coming from Athens Airport, you need to first take the blue Line to Syntagma station and then transfer to Red Line to Larissa Station. Tarief: € 10.
In het station van Larissa, stapt u naar de trein naar Kalambaka. Er is slechts één directe trein per dag, gepland om Athene om 08:20 uur te verlaten en om 13:18 uur aan te komen in Kalambaka. Tarief: € 18,3 – € 25,6. Als dat geen optie voor u is, kunt u eerst naar Paleofarsalos reizen en dan overstappen naar een andere trein op weg naar Kalampaka. Zie het onderstaande schema.
Land op het station van Kalambaka. Dit is de laatste stop.
Neem vanuit het station van Kalambaka de bus naar Meteora. From mid-March/April to mid-November, there’s a bus leaving Kalambaka at 9am, 12 noon, and 3pm. Tarief: € 1,80 One-way, € 3,30 Round Trip. Geen openbare bussen in de winter. You can either drive, hike, or join a tour.
Athens to Kalambaka Train Schedule
As mentioned, you can either take the direct train or connect in Paleofarsalos. as of October 2018, here are the details. The yellow-highlighted row is the direct trip.
However, some dates may have fewer trains so double check the official web site when planning you trip.
Kalambaka to Meteora, Meteora to Kalambaka Bus Schedule
Below is the bus schedule from Kalambaka to Meteora. This only applies to the period of March 16 to November 30. The bus will stop in all six monasteries. Geen busdienst in de winter.
Tarief: € 1,80 One-way, € 3,30 Round Trip.
Kalambaka to Athens Train Schedule
The yellow-highlighted row is the direct trip.
Met de bus
Er zijn geen bussen die rechtstreeks naar Meteora of Kalambaka gaan. In plaats daarvan moet je met de bus naar Trikala, de stad die het dichtst bij Meteora ligt, reizen en vervolgens overstappen naar een andere bus naar Kalambaka.
Ga naar Liosion 260 busstation. Dit is de terminal waar bussen op weg zijn naar Trikala gestationeerd. Het is op 260 Liosion Street.
– Als u uit andere delen van het stadscentrum komt, kunt u de metro nemen. Het dichtstbijzijnde metrostation is het station van Kato Patisssia, op 900 meter afstand. Als u de metro neemt, zorg er dan voor dat u voldoende tijdstoeslag hebt om te lopen. Je kunt ook gewoon een taxi nemen.
-Als u van de luchthaven komt, board City Bus X-93 en lijkt op het busstation van Liosion Street. Reistijd: 55 minuten.
Neem de bus op weg naar Trikala of Kalambaka. Een bus vertrekt om 07.00 uur, 10.30 uur, 13.30 uur, 15.30 uur, 18.00 uur en 21.00 uur per dag. Een extra reis van 17.00 uur wordt elke vrijdag en zondag toegevoegd. Reistijd: 5 uur.
Overgang in Trikala naar een andere bus op weg naar Kalambaka. There’s one every hour. Reistijd: 30 minuten tot 1 uur. Het totale tarief van Athene tot Kalambaka is € 31,50.
Neem vanuit het station van Kalambaka de bus naar Meteora. Van maart tot november is er een bus die Kalambaka verlaat om 9 uur, 12.00 uur en 15.00 uur. Tarief: € 1,80 One-way, € 3,30 Round Trip. Geen openbare bussen in de winter. Je kunt in plaats daarvan een taxi nemen of gewoon wandelen, wat geweldig en heel schilderachtig is.
Athens to Kalambaka Bus Schedule
As of October 2018. Fare to Trikala, €30.50. Fare to Kalambaka, €31.50.
Kalambaka to Meteora, Meteora to Kalambaka Bus Schedule
Below is the bus schedule from Kalambaka to Meteora. This only applies to the period of March 16 to November 30. The bus will stop in all seven monasteries. Geen busdienst in de winter.
Tarief: € 1,80 One-way, € 3,30 Round Trip.
Kalambaka to Athens Bus Schedule
By car Rental
For those who like to drive, a lot of options await you in Athens. several car rental companies operate in Athens. some of the most well-known and best-reviewed brands are Hertz, Avis, Alamo, Europcar, and NU car Rental.
Standard price range for a compact or economy car is from €25 to €35 per day. You’ll find more affordable options, often as low as €7 per day, excluding taxes and other fees. but read their reviews first before making a reservation.
The a lot of challenging part of the journey from Athens to Meteora is actually the first hour, when you’re trying to get out of the city. traffic can be horrible and unpredictable so it is best to avoid rush hours. In general, leave in the early morning, while it’s still dark to avoid the traffic build up.
Once you’re out of the city, everything will be a breeze. hit highway E75 until you reach Lamia. From here, you will be negotiating Domokos mountain range, so expect lots of curves. just follow the road signs and you’ll be passing through Karditsa, Trikala, and Kalambaka.
By Taxi or private car service with Driver
If you’re checking out Meteora on a day excursion from Athens and you’re celebrating something special like honeymoon or anniversary, you might want to consider welcome Pickups. At €490, it’s absolutely on the pricier end of the spectrum, but it comes with full service.
You’ll be picked up and dropped off at your hotel by an English-speaking driver. The car has its own complimentary wifi. You’ll also make a brief stop at the Leonidas of Sparta and the 300 Monument along the way. After checking out the monasteries, you’ll also get to visit Kalambaka town for your lunch stop.
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