The distance between Piraeus and Meteora is around 347km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Piraeus to Meteora by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kozani (KZI) then take a taxi to Meteora (Station).
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Take the train to Kalambaka.
Take the bus to Kalabaka.
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There are several options for getting from Piraeus to Meteora by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).
The distance between Piraeus and Meteora is around 347km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Piraeus and Meteora by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Piraeus to Meteora is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Piraeus and Meteora, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Piraeus and Meteora. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Piraeus to Meteora. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Athens and Kalambaka. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Hellenic Railways Organisation (OSE) run train services between Piraeus and Meteora. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Piraeus and Meteora. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Piraeus to Meteora. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Στ.Υπεραστικων Λεωφορειων and Kalabaka. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
KTEL Grevenon and KTEL Trikala run regular bus services between Piraeus and Meteora. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Piraeus to Meteora. We recommend that you take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Thessaloniki (SKG) then take the bus to Meteora. instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Meteora is Kozani National Airport (KZI) (KZI) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Meteora. Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) (SKG) and Corfu International Airport (CFU) (CFU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Piraeus and Meteora. The distance is around 359km (223 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Piraeus to Meteora is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Taxi + 1 similar | 3h 45m | €260($260) | hourly | 483km (300 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 45m | €115($115) | 3 times a week | 593km (368 miles) |
Train | 4h 35m | €31($31) | once daily | 347km (216 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 15m | €47($47) | 6 times a week | 369km (230 miles) |
Bus to Trikala | 6h 40m | €36($36) | 4 times a day | 365km (227 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | €54($54) | on demand | 359km (223 miles) |
KTEL Grevenon
KTEL Trikala
Ammon Express
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
The following major airports near Meteora offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.