From Thessaloniki airport to the Port

The Question:

I am looking at a cruise that leaves from Thessaloniki and I want to know what is the distance between Thessaloniki airport and port and what is the best way to get from one to the other?
Thanks


The Answer:

Hello!
The port of Thessaloniki is located in the city center and can easily be reached. If you take a taxi from the airport then it will take you approximately 30 minutes to reach it, although this depends on the traffic. You can also take the airport bus to reach the city center, but it will definitely take you far more time, approximately 1h and 15 minutes, again according to traffic.

-Stavros

To Alonissos via Athens International Airport or Volos Airport

The Question:

Hello Stavros;Lovely site. CongratulationsI want to travel from Spain to Alonyssos. Apparently I have 2 flight options: A) Via Athens or B)via Volos.
My questions (searching a cost effective solution)are:1) Can you give me the best way to connect straight from Venizelos airport to AG CONSTANTINOS and take the flying dolphin2) If option B is adviseable, what are the airlines flying in to try to connect via Aghialos (Volos) airport.
Thanks very very much for the help
Miguel

The Answer:

Hello Miguel and thanks for the compliment!
Unfortunately there is no direct way from the Athens International Airport to Agios Constantinos unless you take a taxi or rent a car. The Volos airport is only used by charter airlines and this happens mainly during the summer period. Maybe you should check some big online booking websites to find available itineraries, because these flights are few and change frequently...

-Stavros

Pick up from Alonissos Port in the night

The Question:

Dear Stavros:On September 3rd we are arriving in Athens at 10.30We want to go to Alonissos. What I find is a ferry at 19.45 from Agios Constantini to Alonissos, arriving at 23, quite late to find a taxi there.Do you know any other ferry or Flying Dolphin departing earlier?
Thanks a lot
Naldo

The Answer:

Dear Naldo,
There are no more ferry itineraries available than the ones you see at the ferry websites. But keep in mind that despite the time of the day (23.00) there are always taxis waiting at the port to pick up passengers and take them to places they wish. So you won't have a problem finding a taxi on the island.

-Stavros

How to reach the port of Volos from the airport of Volos

The Question:

Hi Stavros,I am arriving Volos airport on 3 September at 11.50 and want to travel on to Allonisos by boat. I see there is a ferry/Flying cat at 13.00.How do we get to the Volos Port from the airport and how much time do we need to plan?
thanks
Paul

The Answer:

Hey Paul!
The only way to reach the Volos port from the airport of Volos is to take a taxi from there. It shouldn't take you long to reach the port since it is very close to the city of Volos, so you should estimate no more than 30 minutes.
Hope I helped!

-Stavros

From Kifisos Suburban Bus Station to Piraeus Port

The Question:

Hello!
In a few days I'll be coming from Patra to Athens by bus.They told me I will arrive to Kifisos Bus Station. From there I have to get to Piraeus port within 1 hour.Do you know how I can get from the bus station to Piraeus?
Thank you very much for your attention
Alessio

The Answer:

Hello Alessio!
To reach the Piraeus port, you need to take the bus 051 from the suburban bus station KTEL, take off at the end of the its route and then take the subway (green line) from Omonoia to Piraeus (final station). Since you have limited time, maybe it would be a better idea if you could catch a taxi from the suburban bus station. Keep in mind that depending on the time you arrive and the day the traffic maybe heavier and as a result take you longer than 30 minutes to arrive at the port!

-Stavros

How to reach Milina from Volos and then Thessaloniki

The Question:

Hello,
we are arriving on the 12 th of September in Volos airport and want to go on to Milina to go sailing for two weeks.
Do you know how much Taxi are aprrox.? Maybe we would like to make a stopp at a supermarket to get some food for our trip- any recommondations for a big supermarket somewhere on the way to Milina?What about bus connection at this time of the year? Can you buy the ticket on the bus?
At the end of our trip we want to go to Thessaloniki- do you how to get there from Milina by public transport?
Thanks for your help!
Birgit

The Answer:

Hello Birgit!

There is no big taxi company in Volos that I can contact and ask about the prices from the Volos airport to Milina. Keep in mind that the cot of the taxi transfer will depend on the people in the taxi, the pieces of luggage that you will have and the distance to the destination, which in your case is 45km and should not take you over 50 minutes to reach it. Either way it is better to have negotiated the final cost of the taxi transfer before getting into the taxi, so as to avoid later on problems with the taxi driver.
You can also take the suburban bus KTEL from Volos. Buses depart quite often to Milina and tickets can be bought either at the main bus station where you will take the bus from or inside the bus. Tickets cost no more than 10 euros per person. As far as the super-market is concerned, you will find many big ones in the town of Volos.
From Volos to Thessaloniki, you can either take the suburban bus KTEL or the train. Both are quite convenient but the buses depart more often. They take approximately the same time to reach Thessaloniki, which is almost 2.5 hours.
Hope I have helped you!

-Stavros

Taxi or Car from Volos airport to Agios Ioannis?

The Question:

Dear Stavros
If we arrive by air at Volos airport on a Friday evening, how much would a taxi to Agios Ioannis cost, do you think?Or should we just hire a little car for thejourney?
Thank you!
John Mullaly

The Answer:

Hello John!
Since you arrive at a small, local airport, such as the airport of Volos, there is no official information on the taxi transfer cost to Agios Ioannis. The majority of taxis waiting at the airport will be owned by individuals who will charge differently. It would be a good idea if you could make a little research on the web to check prices if renting a car and by arriving at the Volos airport comparing those prices with the prices that you will be told by the taxi drivers.
You can check prices for car rentals in Greece at www.fantasticgreece.com/cars.

-Stavros

How long is it from Athens International Airport to Agios Konstantinos port

The Question:

Hi Stavros:
How long is the bus trip from Athens to Agios Konstantinos (Sept 4)? Our flight arrives in Athens at 14:00 and the ferry to Skiathos is at 19:00. Do we need to be there an hour ahead of departure?Which would be faster, the bus or taxi shuttle from Athens to Agios K?
Regards,
M. Tom

The Answer:

Hello Tom!
You don't need to be an hour prior departure for the ferry. Even 15 minutes is enough. The bus from Athens Liosion station (city center) to Agios Konstantinos will take you approximately 2 to 2,5 hours but you need to also consider the time from the airport to the Liosion bus station which is 1 hour and 15 minutes if you take public means of transportation. It is certainly much faster if you take a taxi to Agios Konstantinos but it also more expensive.

-Stavros

Bus fares from Athens to Karpenisi

The Question:

Hi Stavros
We want to go from athens to Karpenisi by bus.Can you give me some sort of idea how much the fares are. Also fares if i wish to take a taxi.

Thank You
George

The Answer:

Hello George!

The suburban bus that leaves from Athens to Karpenisi departs from the suburban bus station Liosion. Tickets cost 22.5 euros one-way and 40 euros if you book it with return. A taxi from Athens International Airport will take you approximately 350euros depending on the taxi company.

-Stavros

Taxi Cost from Piraeus port to Agios Constantinos port

The Question:

What is the cost of a taxi or mini-bus from Piraeus to A.G. Constantinos (Port) and how long is the trip?

The Answer:

Goodmorning from Greece!

The journey from Piraeus port to the port of Agios Constantinos will take you approximately 2,5 hours and the cost for a taxi is, depending on the taxi company, around 240 euros. Keep in mind that it is better to have booked a taxi waiting for you at the port in advance, than catching one there, because it is highly likely that you will not find one going to Agios Constantinos port or that you will be charged for more!

-Stavros

Taxi Cost from Thessaloniki to Milina/ Volos

The Question:

Could you please tell me the approximate cost and journey time of a taxi from Thessaloniki Airport to Milina. I\'d also be grateful for information about other travel options, eg buses to Volos and Milina, and the timing and costs of these. (Previously I have flown to Volos but the flights from London have now become very expensive in August.)
Many thanks

The Answer:

Hello!
Taking a taxi from a city to reach another one in Greece can be quite expensive. Nevertheless it is worth asking a greek taxi company first, because sometimes it can be more convinient. Each taxi company has different prices for different routes. I asked the taxi company (www.thetaxi.gr) and they informed me that the cost from Thessaloniki to Milina is 250€ and lasts almost 3 hours. If you take the taxi until Volos, then the cost is 220€ and the journey time 2,5 hours.
Another travel option are the suburban buses KTEL. This kind of buses usually take longer to reach a destination, due to the frequent stops in other villages, but tickets are cheaper. More specifically, a bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Volos will not cost you more than 25 euros.
I hope I managed to help you!

-Stavros

Taxi from Athens International Airport to Milina

The Question:

How much will it cost to hire a taxi to go from Athens airport to Milina and how long does it take.
Thanks

The Answer:

Always glad to help you out whenever I can!
The taxi from the Athens International Airport to Milina will take you approximately 4 hours. But since this is a mini-trip, taxis should be booked in advance. Taxis waiting at the airport will not take you to Milina unless you have previously made arrangements with them. So it is advisable to call a greek taxi company and ask them regarding the destination and the price (since there is no specific price list for destinations like that) and arrange with them your pick up from the airport!

-Stavros