Written by Celine Fournier, Julien Lambert, Maria Gaulto
07/08/2025
Natalia, Wikimedia Commons
Metsovo does not have its own airport or train station. The nearest major transport hubs are Ioannina and Thessaloniki airports, along with bus stations in Ioannina, Athens, and Thessaloniki.
By Air:
The closest airport to Metsovo is Ioannina National Airport (IOA), approximately 32 km away, with a driving time of around 40 minutes to an hour.
Aktion National Airport (PVK) in Preveza is another option, located about 100 km from Metsovo, with a journey of approximately 2 hours.
Flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA) typically take about 3 hours and 42 minutes, with costs ranging from €110 to €220, including transfers.
By Bus:
There are no direct bus services from Athens or Thessaloniki to Metsovo.
From Athens: Buses depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station, with a transfer in Ioannina. The total journey is approximately 7 hours and 45 minutes, costing between €40 and €60.
From Thessaloniki: Buses depart from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station, requiring a transfer in Ioannina. This journey takes about 5 hours and 45 minutes and costs €30 to €45.
From Ioannina: Direct bus services to Metsovo are available, operating about twice a week. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, with tickets costing €6 to €9. A local travel agency in Ioannina also offers Sunday minibus tours for around €10, taking about 1.5 hours.
By Car Rental:
Renting a car provides flexibility for exploring Metsovo and its surrounding areas.
Driving from Athens to Metsovo covers approximately 400 km, taking about 4 to 5 hours.
The drive from Thessaloniki is around 215-230 km, typically taking 2 to 2.5 hours via the Egnatia Odos highway.
From Ioannina, Metsovo is about 48-50 km away, a drive of approximately 40 minutes.
Car rental prices can start from approximately $34 to $40 per day. Private transfer services from Thessaloniki are also available, with prices starting from €480 for up to 4 people.
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