How to travel from Meteora to Thassos, Greece
The distance between Meteora and Thassos is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Meteora to Thassos by bus, ferry, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Thassos → Meteora if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Ferry
Take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€255($255)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Thessaloniki - Kapsis hotel and then to Kavala then take a ferry to Thasos.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€58($58)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Keramoti then take a ferry to Thasos.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€67($67)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Meteora and Thassos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Meteora to Thassos by bus, ferry, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).
The distance between Meteora and Thassos is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 286km (178 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Meteora and Thassos by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Meteora to Thassos is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).
The cheapest way to travel between Meteora and Thassos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Meteora and Thassos. We recommend that you drive to Keramoti then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Meteora and Thassos. We recommend that you drive to Keramoti then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Meteora to Thassos. We recommend that you take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Thassos is Kavala International Airport (KVA) (KVA) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Thassos. Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD) (AXD) and Lemnos International Airport (LXS) (LXS) 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 Thassos. We recommend that you take the bus to Thessaloniki - Kapsis hotel and then to Kavala then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 7h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Meteora to Thassos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €58 ($58).
Compare travel optionsbetween Meteora and Thassos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 6hrs | €255($255) | twice daily | 808km (502 miles) |
| Bus to Thessaloniki - Kapsis hotel, plane and ferry | 6h 45m | €235($235) | 3 times a week | 905km (563 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 55m | €145($145) | once daily | 815km (507 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 35m | €58($58) | 3 times a week | 434km (270 miles) |
| Bus to Thessaloniki, ferry | 9h 30m | €49($49) | every 20 mins | 454km (282 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 15m | €67($67) | every 2 hours | 428km (266 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Meteora and Thassos
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
Condor Flugdienst
Bus companies
Ammon Express
MetroTurizm
Ferry operators
Aneth Lines
Thassos Ferries
Train operators
Airports near Thassos
The following major airports near Thassos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kavala International Airport (KVA)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Thassos
Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Thassos
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Thassos