Kalambaka features a main railway station, which serves as a terminal connecting to the broader Greek railway network, and a central bus stop, providing bus services to other regions.
Travelers can take a train from Athens' Larissa Railway Station to Palaiofarsalos, where a transfer to a bus for Kalambaka is typically required due to ongoing rail repairs. This journey usually takes around 5 hours and 47 minutes, with costs ranging from €15 to €25.
Buses from Athens' KTEL Liosion Street Bus Terminal generally connect to Kalambaka with a transfer in Trikala. The approximate travel time is 5 hours and 55 minutes, and fares are typically between €26 and €37.
Driving to Kalambaka from Athens covers approximately 339 kilometers and takes about 3 hours and 28 minutes to 3 hours and 29 minutes, with estimated fuel costs between €62 and €89.
Direct bus services are available on specific days (Wednesday, Friday, Sunday) from Thessaloniki Aristotelous Square to Meteora (Kalampáka), lasting about 3 hours and 25 minutes and costing approximately €53. Alternatively, regular bus services from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station involve a transfer in Trikala, taking around 3 hours and 55 minutes, with costs ranging from €18 to €27.
Train services from Thessaloniki to Kalambaka also typically involve a transfer to a bus at Palaiofarsalos, as the direct rail line to Kalambaka is under repair. This option can take approximately 5 hours and 3 minutes, with ticket prices between €13 and €21.
A car journey from Thessaloniki to Kalambaka spans approximately 226 kilometers, taking about 2 hours and 38 minutes to 2 hours and 39 minutes, with estimated costs from €40 to €60.
Car rental services are available in Kalambaka, offering flexibility for exploring the region and nearby Meteora.
From Kalambaka, local buses provide connections to the Meteora monasteries, with a travel time of around 10 minutes and a cost of €2-€3. Taxis are also readily available for the 6-minute journey, costing €6-€9.
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