How to Travel from
Athens to Thessaloniki
by Plane, Rideshare or Car
Schedule
Athens → Thessaloniki
05:38
Athens (Attica, Greece)
Athens - Thessaloniki
3 transfers
Duration: 5 hours 39 min
11:17
Thessaloniki (Central Macedonia, Greece)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Athens - Thessaloniki
Start
Walk to Panepistimio, Duration: 6 min
05:44
Panepistimio
Duration: 4 min
05:48
Larissa Station
Γραμμη 2
Walk to Athens, Duration: 2 min
05:58
Athens
Duration: 4 hours 53 min
10:51
Thessaloniki
Αθήνα - Θεσσαλονίκη
Walk to Zōgraphou, Duration: 4 min
11:02
Zōgraphou
Duration: 14 min
11:16
Dioikētērio
Ν.Σ.ΣΤΑΘΜΟΣ - ΣΥΚΙΕΣ
WALK, Duration: 1 min
Finish
05:38
Athens (Attica, Greece)
Athens - Thessaloniki
2 transfers
Duration: 5 hours 34 min
11:12
Thessaloniki (Central Macedonia, Greece)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Athens - Thessaloniki
Start
Walk to Panepistimio, Duration: 6 min
05:44
Panepistimio
Duration: 4 min
05:48
Larissa Station
Γραμμη 2
Walk to Athens, Duration: 2 min
05:58
Athens
Duration: 4 hours 53 min
10:51
Thessaloniki
Αθήνα - Θεσσαλονίκη
WALK, Duration: 21 min
Finish
07:11
Athens (Attica, Greece)
Athens - Thessaloniki
3 transfers
Duration: 6 hours 50 min
14:01
Thessaloniki (Central Macedonia, Greece)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Athens - Thessaloniki
Start
Walk to Ζωοδοχος Πηγη, Duration: 1 min
07:12
Ζωοδοχος Πηγη
Duration: 5 min
07:18
Πεδιον Αρεως
ΚΑΙΣΑΡΙΑΝΗ - ΕΛ. ΒΕΝΙΖΕΛΟΥ
Walk to Bus Stop Pedio Areos, Duration: 2 min
07:30
Bus Stop Pedio Areos
Duration: 6 hours
13:30
Station Makedonia
Athens – Thessaloniki
Walk to Τ.Σ. Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ A, Duration: 1 min
13:40
Τ.Σ. Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ A
Duration: 13 min
13:53
ΠΛΑΤΕΙΑ ΑΡΙΣΤΟΤΕΛΟΥΣ
Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ.-ΑΕΡΟΔΡΟΜΙΟ
WALK, Duration: 8 min
Finish
07:13
Athens (Attica, Greece)
Athens - Thessaloniki
3 transfers
Duration: 6 hours 48 min
14:01
Thessaloniki (Central Macedonia, Greece)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Athens - Thessaloniki
Start
Walk to Rex, Duration: 4 min
07:17
Rex
Duration: 7 min
07:25
Aigyptou
ΑΝΩ ΚΥΨΕΛΗ - ΠΑΓΚΡΑΤΙ - ΚΑΙΣΑΡΙΑΝΗ
Walk to Bus Stop Pedio Areos, Duration: 20 sec
07:30
Bus Stop Pedio Areos
Duration: 6 hours
13:30
Station Makedonia
Athens – Thessaloniki
Walk to Τ.Σ. Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ A, Duration: 1 min
13:40
Τ.Σ. Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ A
Duration: 13 min
13:53
ΠΛΑΤΕΙΑ ΑΡΙΣΤΟΤΕΛΟΥΣ
Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ.-ΑΕΡΟΔΡΟΜΙΟ
WALK, Duration: 8 min
Finish
07:11
Athens (Attica, Greece)
Athens - Thessaloniki
3 transfers
Duration: 6 hours 53 min
14:04
Thessaloniki (Central Macedonia, Greece)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Athens - Thessaloniki
Start
Walk to Ζωοδοχος Πηγη, Duration: 1 min
07:12
Ζωοδοχος Πηγη
Duration: 5 min
07:18
Πεδιον Αρεως
ΚΑΙΣΑΡΙΑΝΗ - ΕΛ. ΒΕΝΙΖΕΛΟΥ
Walk to Bus Stop Pedio Areos, Duration: 2 min
07:30
Bus Stop Pedio Areos
Duration: 6 hours 15 min
13:45
Station Monastiriou
Athens – Thessaloniki
Walk to ΝΕΟΣ ΣΙΔΗΡΟΔΡΟΜΙΚΟΣ ΣΤΑΘΜΟΣ, Duration: 58 sec
13:52
ΝΕΟΣ ΣΙΔΗΡΟΔΡΟΜΙΚΟΣ ΣΤΑΘΜΟΣ
Duration: 4 min
13:56
Antigonidōn
Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ. ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΙΑ - Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ. ΧΑΛΚΙΔΙΚΗΣ
WALK, Duration: 8 min
Finish
09:16
Athens (Attica, Greece)
Athens - Thessaloniki
3 transfers
Duration: 6 hours 49 min
16:05
Thessaloniki (Central Macedonia, Greece)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Athens - Thessaloniki
Start
Walk to Ζωοδοχος Πηγη, Duration: 1 min
09:17
Ζωοδοχος Πηγη
Duration: 5 min
09:23
Πεδιον Αρεως
ΚΑΙΣΑΡΙΑΝΗ - ΕΛ. ΒΕΝΙΖΕΛΟΥ
Walk to Bus Stop Pedio Areos, Duration: 2 min
09:30
Bus Stop Pedio Areos
Duration: 6 hours 15 min
15:45
Station Monastiriou
Athens – Thessaloniki
Walk to Zōgraphou, Duration: 2 min
15:51
Zōgraphou
Duration: 12 min
16:04
Dioikētērio
Ν.Σ.ΣΤΑΘΜΟΣ - ΣΥΚΙΕΣ
WALK, Duration: 1 min
Finish
Three ways to Travel from Athens to Thessaloniki
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (498 km)
4 h 59 min
498 km.
from $27
Fastest
Plane to Thessaloniki
Select a ticket
Other
Rideshare
4 h 59 min
498 km.
from $18.95
Navigate from Athens to Thessaloniki
Continue onto Ζωοδόχου Πηγής
32 m
Turn left onto Ακαδημίας
50 m
Turn left onto Χαριλάου Τρικούπη
112 m
Turn left onto Σόλωνος
4 km 157 m
Turn left onto Βικέλα
486 km 586 m
Keep left onto Δυτική Είσοδος Θεσσαλονίκης and drive toward Θεσσαλονίκη
8 km 331 m
Turn left onto 26ης Οκτωβρίου
337 m
Keep right
146 m
Turn left onto Καραολή και Δημητρίου των Κυπρίων
350 m
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Καραολή και Δημητρίου των Κυπρίων
305 m
Turn slight right onto Αγίου Δημητρίου
43 m
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.42–$203.80
Sky Express
Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$203.80
Train operators
Hellenic Train
Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.92–$34.39
Bus operators
KTEL Thessalonikis
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.94
Korona Travel
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
7h 9m
Frequency:
On demand
Bus from Athens to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
7h 9m
Frequency:
On demand
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Thessaloníki?
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Thessaloníki is to train which costs $9.24 - $29.35 and takes 4h 53m.
What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Thessaloníki?
The fastest way to get from Athens to Thessaloníki is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $54.35 - $152.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Athens and Thessaloníki?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Thessaloniki Monastiriou. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
Is there a direct train between Athens and Thessaloníki?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Athens and arriving at Thessaloniki. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 53m.
How far is it from Athens to Thessaloníki?
The distance between Athens and Thessaloníki is 483 km. The road distance is 498.2 km.
How do I travel from Athens to Thessaloníki without a car?
The best way to get from Athens to Thessaloníki without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $9.24 - $29.35 .
How long does it take to get from Athens to Thessaloníki?
The train from Athens to Thessaloniki takes 4h 53m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Where do I catch the Athens to Thessaloníki bus from?
Athens to Thessaloníki bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
Where do I catch the Athens to Thessaloníki train from?
Athens to Thessaloníki train services, operated by Hellenic Train, depart from Athens station.
Train, bus or fly from Athens to Thessaloníki?
The best way to get from Athens to Thessaloníki is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $9.24 - $29.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.47 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $152.17 and takes 3h 30m.
Where does the Athens to Thessaloníki bus arrive?
Athens to Thessaloníki bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.
Where does the Athens to Thessaloníki train arrive?
Athens to Thessaloníki train services, operated by Hellenic Train, arrive at Thessaloniki station.
Can I drive from Athens to Thessaloníki?
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Thessaloníki is 498 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Athens to Thessaloníki.
Where can I stay near Thessaloníki?
There are 3354+ hotels available in Thessaloníki. Prices start at $46.57 per night.
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