From Athens to Ptolemaida

The Question:

How long would it take to drive a rental car from Athens to Ptolemaida (and return)?
Is it an easy drive or are the roads poor?

Thank you.
George


The Answer:

Hi George!

Well the distance between Athens - Ptolemaida is almost 510 km. To drive there by car will take you approximately 7 hours (per way).
Driving the specific roads connecting Athens with Ptolemaida is neither easy or difficult. Generally speaking, roads are fine. Watch out the other drivers though! Greeks are being considered to have a more aggresive driving behaviour from what you are used to!
As long as you stick to the signs and be careful you should have no problems, so don't worry at all.

Always glad to help!

-Stavros

How do I get to Ptolemaida?

The Question:

How do I get from Athens to Ptolemaida, direct as possible?Can I fly to Finland from Northern Greece or will I have to fly from Athens?I will be visiting in Later January\' 09


The Answer:

Hello there!

Ptolemaida is 513 km from Athens and there are KTEL buses going there in about 8 hours. The time table is 07:45, 12:15, 15:15 and 21:00 (to book your ticket call at +30 210 5147382). From Thessaloniki, the distance is much shorter (163 km) and the trip lasts less than 2 hours. There are KTEL buses as well and for timetable you can call +30 2310 595445.
As far as your flight to Finland is concerned, I suggest you check the dates you are interested in at www.fantasticgreece.com. They 've got very good prices. I tried and found easily flights from Thessaloniki airport to Helsinki so you should have no problems to fly to Finland from Northern Greece instead of returning back to Athens.

-Stavros

From Athens to Ptolemaida and Igoumenitsa

The Question:

Hi Stavros,
I have to take the family from Athens to Ptolemaida, and after 3 nights go to Igoumenitsa to get the ferry for Corfu. How long does the bus take from athens to ptolemaida and is the train a good alternative? Also, how long does the bus take from ptolemaida to igoumenitsa?
Thank you
Athas

The Answer:

Hello Athas!
The bus from Athens to Ptolemaida will take you approximately 7 hours, even something more, if you take the bus stops under consideration. The journey by train from Athens might take you something more because it is a slow one and stops quite often...The journey from Ptolemaida to Igoumenitsa will take you almost 4.5 hours.
Always glad to help!

-Stavros