Meteora Thessaly, Greece Travel Guide
The main public transit system in Meteora is the local KTEL bus service. This service links the town of Kalambaka with the small town of Kastraki and the Meteora monasteries.
Unlike larger Greek cities like Athens or Thessaloniki, Meteora does not have metro or tram systems. The bus provides the main shared transportation option for reaching the higher areas where the monasteries sit.
Your main starting point for bus excursions to the monasteries. Usually close to the train station.
The bus also stops in Kastraki, providing an option for visitors staying in the village, offering closer rock views.
Take a photo of the bus schedule. Group monasteries that are close together to save time and effort. Your accommodation can often provide a copy.
Licensed taxis are typically silver or yellow and feature a "TAXI" sign on the roof.
Hailing on the street, finding at taxi stands (train station, central square), or asking your hotel to phone one.
Within Kalambaka/Kastraki, meters are employed. For monastery tours, negotiate a fixed price (€30-€50 for 3-4 monasteries).
Major apps like Uber or Bolt are generally not operational in little towns like Kalambaka.
Options for cars, motorcycles, scooters, and bicycles are available in Kalambaka.
Many local tour operators in Kalambaka offer half-day or full-day minibus tours of the monasteries.
Tours often include pick-up from your accommodation, transport between monasteries, and sometimes a pause at a sunset viewing point.
St. Stephen's Monastery is the most accessible monastery due to its flat bridge entrance, requiring no steps to reach the main entrance.
Whether by public bus, taxi, rental car, or on foot, options meet diverse travel needs.
