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From Athens to Halkidiki

How to Get There

Athens is 550 km from Halkidiki. You can fly (50 minutes), drive (5.5 hours), or take the bus. See our detailed getting here guide.

By Plane

Athens to Thessaloniki flights: 50 minutes, €50-100. Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Sky Express. Multiple daily flights. See how to get from SKG.

By Car

Athens → E75 → Lamia → Larissa → Thessaloniki → Halkidiki. 550 km, ~5.5 hours. Tolls: ~€30-35. Ideal if you want to explore! See our road trip guide and car rental guide.

By Bus

KTEL Athens-Thessaloniki (~5.5 hours, €30-40), then transfer to KTEL Halkidikis. See schedules.

By Train

Athens-Thessaloniki via Hellenic Train (~4 hours, €30-50). Then KTEL or car rental.

When You Arrive

Discover beaches, find accommodation, and check the weather.

Tips

  • Book flights early — especially in summer
  • If driving, stop at Tempi or Larissa for a break

Distances from Athens to Halkidiki villages

Approximate road distances and drive times. Tap a village for more.

DestinationDistanceTime
Toroni312 km3 h 40 min
Pefkochori312 km3 h 40 min
Chanioti314 km3 h 42 min
Kallithea327 km3 h 51 min
Neos Marmaras328 km3 h 52 min
Sarti328 km3 h 52 min
Afytos331 km3 h 54 min
Vourvourou343 km4 h 2 min
Nikiti348 km4 h 6 min
Nea Moudania356 km4 h 11 min
Uranoupoli366 km4 h 18 min

Estimates based on great-circle distance × road factor and average speed. Actual time depends on traffic, border crossings and chosen route.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to get from Athens to Halkidiki — 50min flight, 550km drive

Car (best for flexibility), bus (KTEL Halkidiki from Thessaloniki), or fly to Thessaloniki (SKG) and continue by car/transfer. Details in the guide above.

Greece is in Schengen. EU/EEA citizens need no visa. Other nationalities — check with the relevant consulate.

May–September for beaches. July–August is peak (hottest, priciest). For quieter trips with great weather, pick June or September.

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