Mount Olympus: Home of the Gods

Getting There

• Bus

  To reach Mount Olympus by bus, take the KTEL bus service, Greece's national bus service. Each prefecture has its own KTEL bus station, forming a network connecting almost every city. From Thessaloniki, take a bus from the Thessaloniki KTEL Bus Station; bus lines 1, 12, 45, 80, 80B, 81B, 81K, 82K, 82N, 89A, and 89B will take you to the station from various points in the city. From Athens, take the bus from Liosion Bus Station; take the Green Line towards Kifissia, get off at Kato Patisia Metro Station, and either walk or take a taxi to Liosion Station. Bus tickets from Athens to Litochoro cost approximately €35-€45. From Meteora, take a bus to Kalabaka, then to Trikala, and finally to Larissa. From Larissa, you can find connecting transport to the foothills of Mount Olympus. Bus fares vary depending on the origin and destination, but expect to pay around €5-€15 for shorter intercity routes.

• Train

  To reach Mount Olympus by train, purchase a ticket from TrainOSE. Trains connect various stations throughout Greece, from the Peloponnese to Western Macedonia. Take the train to Katerini, and then take a taxi to Mount Olympus. Alternatively, take a train from Thessaloniki to Litochoro. A taxi from Katerini to Mount Olympus will cost approximately €20-€30. Train tickets from Athens to Katerini range from €20-€40 depending on the type of train and class.

• Car

  Mount Olympus is located approximately 400 kilometers from Athens and 80 kilometers from Thessaloniki. From Athens, take the A1 highway north towards Thessaloniki. From Thessaloniki, take the A1 highway south. The most popular entrance point is the village of Litochoro. From Litochoro, follow the road towards Prionia, a common starting point for hikes. Be aware of seasonal road closures and check your route beforehand. Tolls on the A1 highway can range from €2-€4 per segment. Parking at Prionia costs around €3-€5 per day, when available.