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bdj Oct 31st, 2012 06:09 PM

Athens to Monemvasia and back....in a day?
 
Can this be done via public transportation? If not, what would be the most efficient method?

Much obliged...bdj

clausar Oct 31st, 2012 10:17 PM

Monemvasia is too far away !!!! about 300 km

The only public transportation would be a KTEL bus, there are direct buses from Athens to Monemvasia running on a daily basis.

janisj Oct 31st, 2012 10:50 PM

>><i>Athens to Monemvasia and back....in a day? </i><<

That is nearly 5 hours . . . each way! Not a doable day trip by any mode of transport.

Nektarios Nov 18th, 2012 10:56 PM

I live in Athens and have been to Monemvazia twice i agree that 1 day is not enough, 3 day minimum ,lots to see and the distance is like 4hours by car for just 1 way.

brotherleelove2004 Nov 19th, 2012 07:00 AM

It's only possible if you can persuade Scotty to beam you there and back! ;-)

Chania Nov 19th, 2012 03:07 PM

ditto for public transportation....it is even slower than car. You will probably have to switch or be delayed in Tripoli and then again in Sparta.

clausar Nov 19th, 2012 03:13 PM

Chania

There are direct buses from Athens to Monemvasia, there is no need to change anywhere.

mariha2912 Nov 19th, 2012 11:38 PM

http://ktel-lakonias.gr/?q=el/node/80

mes2525 Nov 20th, 2012 12:49 PM

Monemvassia is worth 2 days. You cannot do it in one. I stayed at the Malvasia a few years ago and I loved it. There may be one direct bus a day from Athens but usually you have to change in Sparta. If you had time, you could go to Sparta and see Mystras (spend the night) and then go on to Monemvasia the next day and spend a couple of nights.

janisj Nov 20th, 2012 01:16 PM

I think the OP has moved on and isn't coming back to this thread.

He's started a couple of others: http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...-many-days.cfm

http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...ral-athens.cfm


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