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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Athens to Melissani Lake

Composite routes from Athens to Melissani Lake

Cheapest
6 h 4 min
Car
359 km.
from $19
Fastest
1 h 1 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cephalonia
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$280.23

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cephalonia
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$305.71

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Piraeus to Kiato
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.11–$11.20
Bus from Kiato to Patra
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01

Other operators

Levante Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 94 99 400
Email:
Website:
levanteferries.com/
Other from Killini to Poros
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.15–$55.93

Ionion P. Lines

Phone:
+30 26740-22111
Email:
Website:
ionionpelagos.com/
Other from Astakós to Sami
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83

Bus operators

KTEL Achaias

Phone:
+30 2610 623 888
Email:
Website:
ktelachaias.gr/
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patras
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$29.30

KTEL Kefalonia

Phone:
+30 26710 22281
Email:
Website:
ktelkefalonias.gr/en
Bus from Patra Harbor to Sami
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$11.46
Bus from Patra to Argostoli
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83
Bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion street to Argostoli
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.75–$42.03

KTEL Aitoloakarnanias

Phone:
+30 26410 54444
Email:
Website:
ktel-aitolnias.gr/el/
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Astakós
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$48.40

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Melissani Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Melissani Lake is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $32.61 - $44.57 and takes 9h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Melissani Lake?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Melissani Lake is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $103.26 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Melissani Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Melissani Lake. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Melissani Cave via Patra and Argostoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Athens to Melissani Lake?

The distance between Athens and Melissani Lake is 368 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Melissani Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Melissani Lake without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 7h 10m and costs $44.57 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Melissani Lake?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Athens to Melissani Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Melissani Lake bus from?

Athens to Melissani Lake bus services, operated by KTEL Achaias, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Train, bus or fly from Athens to Melissani Lake?

The best way to get from Athens to Melissani Lake is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $103.26 - $228.26 . There are no good options to train or bus between Athens to Melissani Lake.

Where does the Athens to Melissani Lake bus arrive?

Athens to Melissani Lake bus services, operated by KTEL Achaias, arrive at Patras station.

Where can I stay near Melissani Lake?

There are 2530+ hotels available in Melissani Lake. Prices start at $37.11 per night.
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