Athens Airport to Thiva is a road journey estimated at 111 km, or a public-transport trip with connections. From Hotel Meletiou, Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 76 minutes by car; below are the options for planning the onward journey to Thiva.
- By road: the drive to Thiva is estimated at 111 km and 1 hour 16 minutes.
- By bus: a bus itinerary connects at Liosion Bus Station.
- By rail: a route connects at Koropi and SKA.
- Before departure: confirm current timetables and connections with the operators.
Athens International Airport’s public-transport connections include Metro Line 3, the Suburban Railway, OASA express buses and regional KTEL services. There is no direct airport–Thiva service among them.
Where the journey starts
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is the starting point for the Athens Airport to Thiva trip. Metro Line 3, the Suburban Railway and express buses connect the airport with Athens and other transport hubs. Intercity buses for other major Greek cities depart from Kifissos KTEL Station or Liosion Bus Station.
The X93 express bus connects the airport with both intercity bus stations. X95 goes to Syntagma, X96 to Piraeus and X97 to Elliniko/Dafni; none is a direct bus to Thiva. If you’re continuing by coach, identify which station your onward service uses before leaving the airport.
Travel by road
Driving from Athens Airport to Thiva is estimated at 111 km and 1 hour 16 minutes, though traffic and route conditions affect the actual journey. Use the time as a planning estimate, and allow flexibility in your arrival plans.
The listed car tolls total €8.25: €2.55 at Attiki Odos, €3.90 at Afidnes and €1.80 at Thiva lateral toll station. Nea Odos gives the Thiva lateral toll as €1.80 for vehicle category 2 and the Thiva frontal toll as €4.55 for that category. Toll amounts depend on the station and vehicle category.
If you’re driving, check the route and applicable tolls before departure. The total can vary with the route and vehicle category, and the estimated journey time is not a guaranteed arrival time.
Public transport options
Public transport from Athens Airport to Thiva involves a transfer, with different connection points for the bus and rail itineraries. The bus journey-planning estimate gives two travel legs; the rail option goes through Koropi and SKA. Confirm schedules with the operators before you choose your connection.
Bus via Liosion
The bus itinerary runs from Athens Airport Departures to KTEL Liosion Street, then continues on a KTEL Thivas bus to Thiva. The estimated legs are 58 minutes to Liosion and 1 hour 10 minutes from Liosion to Thiva. OASA and KTEL Thivas are the named operators.
The airport’s X93 connects with Liosion. Before you set out, confirm the precise departure point and current KTEL Thivas timetable directly with the operator. A journey-planning source gives KTEL Thivas’ phone number as +30 22620 27512; confirm the number as well.
Rail via Koropi and SKA
The rail itinerary connects first at Koropi and then at SKA, before continuing by train to Thiva. The SKA–Thiva train is shown as running once daily, so check that the connection works for your arrival time before choosing this option.
The Suburban Railway connects the airport with Piraeus, and passengers can transfer at Ano Liosia and Kato Acharnai to trains travelling to Kiato and Aigio. For schedules, tickets and connections, use Hellenic Train’s information service at 14511.
Planning arrival and onward travel
Plan around your transfer point, not just your airport departure. For the bus, allow time to connect at Liosion; for rail, check that the Koropi and SKA connections line up with the train to Thiva. For the local connection after arriving by rail, the Thiva Railway Station route to the town centre explains the way.
Hotel Meletiou is about 17 minutes on foot or 4 minutes by car from Θήβα station.
For your stay in Thiva, Hotel Meletiou’s rooms are about 7 minutes on foot or 2 minutes by car from the Archaeological Museum of Thebes.
Once you arrive, consider how you’ll get around town as well as how you’ll reach your accommodation.
The guide to walking and local transport in Thiva covers local journeys and day planning.
What to verify before departure
Schedules, tickets and connections can change, especially on journeys with more than one transfer. Check the official site before you go: use Athens International Airport’s travel information, confirm bus details with OASA or KTEL Thivas, and check rail details with Hellenic Train.
For OASA public-bus information, call 11185. Kifissos KTEL Station provides intercity-bus information at +30 210 5124910 or +30 210 5124911. If you’re considering a regional airport bus, services to Rafina and Markopoulo depart from Arrivals Level, outside Exit 5, opposite Short Term 2 parking; they do not serve Thiva.
FAQs
Is there a direct bus from Athens Airport to Thiva?
The bus itinerary connects at Liosion Bus Station. Confirm the current service and transfer details with OASA and KTEL Thivas.
How long is the drive from Athens Airport to Thiva?
The estimated drive is 1 hour 16 minutes, but traffic and route conditions affect the actual journey.
Where can you check rail information?
Hellenic Train’s information service at 14511 can help with Suburban Railway schedules, tickets and connections.