The distance between Athens and Delphi is around 181km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Athens to Delphi by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Delphi → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Itea.
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Take the train to Amfikleia.
There are several options for getting from Athens to Delphi by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).
The distance between Athens and Delphi is around 181km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 121km (75 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Athens and Delphi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Delphi is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Delphi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Athens and Delphi. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Athens to Delphi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amfikleia. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Hellenic Railways Organisation (OSE) run train services between Athens and Delphi. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Delphi. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Athens to Delphi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Itea. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
KTEL Fokidas run regular bus services between Athens and Delphi. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Athens to Delphi. We recommend that you take the train to Amfikleia. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Delphi is Araxos Airport (GPA) (GPA) which is approximately 101km (63 miles) from Delphi. Skiathos Airport (JSI) (JSI) and Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Athens and Delphi. The distance is around 181km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Delphi is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 45m | €24($24) | every 20 mins | 212km (132 miles) |
Train | 3h 10m | €71($71) | twice a week | 205km (127 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | €28($28) | on demand | 181km (113 miles) |
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The following major airports near Delphi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.