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By plane: The island has no
airport, but is served by the International Airport
of Kavala. Athens-Kavala: Several scheduled flights
daily (50-min flight). The airport 'Alexander the
Great' at Chrissoupoli is 30 km east of Kavala.
There also are flights and charters to and from
important European cities, several times a week. The
airport is 18 km from Keramoti, which has ferryboats
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By car: There are excellent road connections with
all the large towns in the region. It takes about 2 hours (165kms)
to reach Kavala by car from Thessaloniki. It also takes about the
same amount of time from here to the last European City to the east,
Alexandroupolis (174kms). From Kavala and Keramoti, you are able to
take the Ferry.
Ferryboat: Ferryboats connect the island with
Kavala (1 hr) and with Keramoti (30 min). There is daily connection
by ferryboat between Kavala – Thassos (17 m). Kavala – Prinos (13
m.) Keramoti - Thassos (6 m.). Hydrofoils connect the island with
Kavala (30 min).
By bus (Coach): You can reach Kavala from Athens
and Thessaloniki by Kavala Bus (Coach) Services (KTEL)
By train: You can see the Hellenic railways to
travel to Drama. The trip takes 9.5 hours from Athens. You can also
use the train to come from Thessaloniki, but it costs more than the
bus and takes almost 1.5 hours longer. For more information call
+3015240647 (Athens office), and +3031517517 (Thessaloniki office)
You arrive in Drama and take the bus (Coach) to Kavala, which
departures every half hour.
By ship: Coastal lines connect Kavala and the North
Aegean islands throughout the year while in the summer months Kavala
is connected with all the islands in the Aegean Sea.
On the Island: There are Daily buses via Panagia
and Prinos that serve all the coastal villages. The 100-kilometer
long road network is in good condition. Cars and motorbikes are
available for hire on the island.
Thassos, like so many other places in Greece is a place you must see
and experience for at least a few days of your summer vacation. It
is one of the most beautiful islands of Greece, combining sea and
mountains.
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