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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Central Athens to Thessaloniki

Composite routes from Central Athens to Thessaloniki

Cheapest
4 h 59 min
Car
498 km.
from $27

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:
$63.69–$216.54

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:
$11.20–$34.39

Bus operators

KTEL Thessalonikis

Phone:
+30 2310 500111
Email:
Website:
ktelthes.gr/
Bus from Athens Pedion Areos to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$52.20

Korona Travel

Phone:
+30 210 92 33 33
Email:
Website:
koronatravel.gr/portal/en/
Bus from Athens to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
7h 9m
Frequency:
On demand

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Central Athens to Thessaloníki?

The cheapest way to get from Central Athens to Thessaloníki is to train which costs $9.24 - $29.35 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Athens to Thessaloníki?

The fastest way to get from Central Athens to Thessaloníki is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $54.35 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Central Athens and Thessaloníki?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athens Pedion Areos and arriving at Thessaloniki Monastiriou. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Central 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.

Is there a direct flight between Central Athens and Thessaloníki?

Yes, there are direct flights between Central Athens and Thessaloníki; these take 50 min and cost $46.74 - $141.30 .

How far is it from Central Athens to Thessaloníki?

The distance between Central Athens and Thessaloníki is 483 km. The road distance is 498.5 km.

How do I travel from Central Athens to Thessaloníki without a car?

The best way to get from Central 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 Central 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 Central Athens to Thessaloníki bus from?

Central Athens to Thessaloníki bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, depart from Athens Pedion Areos station.

Where do I catch the Central Athens to Thessaloníki train from?

Central Athens to Thessaloníki train services, operated by Hellenic Train, depart from Athens station.

Train, bus or fly from Central Athens to Thessaloníki?

The best way to get from Central Athens to Thessaloníki is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $9.24 - $29.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $44.54 and takes 6h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $163.04 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Central Athens to Thessaloníki bus arrive?

Central Athens to Thessaloníki bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.

Where does the Central Athens to Thessaloníki train arrive?

Central Athens to Thessaloníki train services, operated by Hellenic Train, arrive at Thessaloniki station.

Can I drive from Central Athens to Thessaloníki?

Yes, the driving distance between Central Athens to Thessaloníki is 499 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Central Athens to Thessaloníki.

Where can I stay near Thessaloníki?

There are 3361+ hotels available in Thessaloníki. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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