How to travel from Meteora to Icaria, Greece
The distance between Meteora and Icaria is around 660km (410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Meteora to Icaria by car, ferry, train, bus, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Icaria → Meteora if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Ioannina, Fly
Take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Ikaria Island (JIK).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost€240($240)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Athens then take a ferry to Syros and then to Ag. Kirykos.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Syros and then to Ag. Kirykos.
- Duration12h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Piraeus then take a ferry to Syros and then to Ag. Kirykos.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Meteora and Icaria
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Meteora to Icaria by car, ferry, train, bus, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €87 ($87) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).
The distance between Meteora and Icaria is around 660km (410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 458km (284 miles)
It takes around 9h 45m to get from Meteora and Icaria by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Meteora to Icaria is to take the bus, then take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Meteora and Icaria is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €87 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Meteora and Icaria. We recommend that you take the bus to Grevena then take a taxi to Kastoria (KSO) then fly from Kastoria (KSO) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Meteora and Icaria. We recommend that you take the bus to Grevena then take a taxi to Kastoria (KSO) then fly from Kastoria (KSO) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Meteora to Icaria. We recommend that you take the bus to Thessaloniki - Kapsis hotel then fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 6h 5m.
The closest major airport to Icaria is Ikaria Airport (JIK) (JIK) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Icaria. Leros Airport (LRS) (LRS) and Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Meteora to Icaria. We recommend that you drive to Piraeus then take a ferry to Syros and then to Ag. Kirykos. instead which will take 9h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Meteora to Icaria is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Meteora and Icaria
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Ioannina, Fly + 4 similar | 5h 20m | €240($240) | once daily | 672km (417 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 5m | €155($155) | 3 times a week | 727km (451 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 15m | €140($140) | once daily | 679km (422 miles) |
| Bus, Taxi and Plane | 5h 10m | €225($225) | once daily | 718km (446 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 7h 15m | €195($195) | twice a week | 795km (494 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 10m | €160($160) | once a week | 732km (455 miles) |
| Train to Athens, Ferry | 12h 35m | €87($87) | 3 times a week | 660km (410 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 55m | €170($170) | once a week | 674km (419 miles) |
| Bus to Larisa, ferry | 16hrs | €120($120) | 3 times a week | 692km (430 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 45m | €185($185) | once a week | 664km (413 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Meteora and Icaria
Bus companies
Crazy Holidays
Tourist Service Holding AD
Citylines
Ammon Express
KTEL Grevenon
Train operators
Ferry operators
Dodekanisos Seaways
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Airports near Icaria
The following major airports near Icaria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Ikaria Airport (JIK)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Icaria
Leros Airport (LRS)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Icaria
Samos International Airport (SMI)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Icaria