How to Travel from
Athens to Melissani Lake
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Athens, Greece → Melissani Lake, Greece
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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
Route Navigator Athens - Melissani Lake
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Continue onto Ζωοδόχου Πηγής
Ζωοδόχου Πηγής, 32 м
32 м
Turn left onto Ακαδημίας
Ακαδημίας, 172 м
172 м
Turn right onto Ιπποκράτους
Ιπποκράτους, 178 м
178 м
Turn right onto Πανεπιστημίου
Πανεπιστημίου, 51 м
51 м
Turn left onto Πεσμαζόγλου
Πεσμαζόγλου, 1 km 833 м
1 km 833 м
Turn left onto Παναγή Τσαλδάρη
Παναγή Τσαλδάρη, 1 km 630 м
1 km 630 м
Turn right onto Ιερά Οδός
Ιερά Οδός, 8 km 750 м
8 km 750 м
Turn right onto Ιερά Οδός
Ιερά Οδός, 51 м
51 м
Turn left onto Αθηνών
Αθηνών, 13 km 413 м
13 km 413 м
Keep left onto Αθήνα - Πάτρα and take Α8 toward Κόρινθος
Αθήνα - Πάτρα, Κόρινθος, Α8, 181 km 320 м
181 km 320 м
Keep right onto ΕΟ8α and drive toward Πάτρα-Α - Κέντρο, Βόρειος Λιμένας
Πάτρα-Α - Κέντρο, Βόρειος Λιμένας, 5 km 824 м
5 km 824 м
Keep left onto ΕΟ8
138 м
138 м
Turn right onto Κανακάρη Ρούφου
Κανακάρη Ρούφου, 3 km 773 м
3 km 773 м
Turn right onto Αρχιεπισκόπου Ιεροθέου
Αρχιεπισκόπου Ιεροθέου, 331 м
331 м
Turn left onto Ακτή Δυμαίων
Ακτή Δυμαίων, 7 km 690 м
7 km 690 м
Turn left onto Θερμοπυλών
Θερμοπυλών, 292 м
292 м
Keep left onto Συνδετήρια Οδός
Συνδετήρια Οδός, 33 km 987 м
33 km 987 м
Keep right
1 km 700 м
1 km 700 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Πατρών - Πύργου
Πατρών - Πύργου, 16 km 577 м
16 km 577 м
Keep right and drive toward Λεχαινά
Λεχαινά, 1 km 672 м
1 km 672 м
Turn right onto Λεχαινά - Αλυκαί
Λεχαινά - Αλυκαί, 98 м
98 м
Turn sharp left onto Λεχαινά - Αλυκαί
Λεχαινά - Αλυκαί, 47 м
47 м
Turn right
68 м
68 м
Turn left
82 м
82 м
Turn right onto Λεχαινά - Κυλλήνη
Λεχαινά - Κυλλήνη, 4 km 587 м
4 km 587 м
Keep right
164 м
164 м
Turn slight right onto Ανδραβίδα - Νεοχώρι
Ανδραβίδα - Νεοχώρι, 8 km 923 м
8 km 923 м
Turn right
22 м
22 м
Continue
28 м
28 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
197 м
197 м
Turn right
26 м
26 м
Turn left
59 м
59 м
Keep right
252 м
252 м
Turn right
29 м
29 м
Attention, take ferry (Κεφαλονιά (Πόρος) - Κυλλήνη)
Κεφαλονιά (Πόρος) - Κυλλήνη, 44 km 761 м
44 km 761 м
Leave ferry and continue
32 м
32 м
Turn right
382 м
382 м
Continue
76 м
76 м
Turn right onto Πόρος - Σκάλα
Πόρος - Σκάλα, 1 km 900 м
1 km 900 м
Turn left onto Βλαχάτα - Πόρος
Βλαχάτα - Πόρος, 3 km 691 м
3 km 691 м
Turn sharp right onto Σάμη - Τζανάτα
Σάμη - Τζανάτα, 21 km 286 м
21 km 286 м
Turn slight right onto Αργοστόλι - Σάμη
Αργοστόλι - Σάμη, 1 km 543 м
1 km 543 м
Turn left
194 м
194 м
Turn left
1 km 808 м
1 km 808 м
Turn slight left onto Σάμη - Αγία Ευφημία
Σάμη - Αγία Ευφημία, 2 km 552 м
2 km 552 м
Turn left
104 м
104 м
Turn right
159 м
159 м
Arrive at destination
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:
info@levanteferries.gr
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:
ionionplines@gmail.com
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:
info@ktelachaias.gr
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:
info@ktelkefalonias.gr
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:
info@ktel-aitolnias.gr
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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