HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Thessaloniki to Ankara

by Train, Rideshare, Route or Car

Thessaloniki
→
+0 →
Ankara
Transport search to Ankara
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
Greece Turkey Thessaloniki Ankara
Thessaloniki
→
+0 →
Ankara
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
10 h 57 min
1036 km.
from $56
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Thessaloniki, Greece → Ankara, Turkey

All
17 Mar 2026
March 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
23
24
25
26
27
28
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
All days
18 Mar, Wed
19 Mar, Thu
20 Mar, Fri
21 Mar, Sat
22 Mar, Sun

Six ways to Travel from Thessaloniki to Ankara

Composite routes from Thessaloniki to Ankara

Cheapest
10 h 57 min
Car
1036 km.
from $56
Other
10 h 57 min
Rideshare
1036 km.
from $13.51
13 h 44 min
Bus, Train
844 km.
from $47.22
15 h 42 min
844 km.
from $84.24
15 h 43 min
844 km.
from $79.28
15 h 53 min
Bus, Train
844 km.
from $70

Transport providers

Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$369.40

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.53–$458.56

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from ISTANBUL(Pendik) to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.86–$8.28

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Yeni
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29
Bus from Yeni Tempo rest station to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.46–$16.56

Simeonidis Tours

Phone:
+30-2310540970
Email:
Website:
simeonidistours.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.50–$76.43

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Thessaloníki to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$95.53

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$50.95

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Samandira Tesis to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Thessaloníki to Ankara?

The cheapest way to get from Thessaloníki to Ankara is to night bus and train which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 13h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thessaloníki to Ankara?

The fastest way to get from Thessaloníki to Ankara is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs $108.70 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Thessaloníki and Ankara?

No, there is no direct bus from Thessaloníki to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop and arriving at Ankara via Istanbul Otogari and Samandira Tesis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.

How far is it from Thessaloníki to Ankara?

The distance between Thessaloníki and Ankara is 898 km. The road distance is 1044.1 km.

How do I travel from Thessaloníki to Ankara without a car?

The best way to get from Thessaloníki to Ankara without a car is to bus which takes 15h 42m and costs $48.91 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Thessaloníki to Ankara?

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Thessaloníki to Ankara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thessaloníki to Ankara bus from?

Thessaloníki to Ankara bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Thessaloníki to Ankara?

The best way to get from Thessaloníki to Ankara is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs $108.70 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 15h 42m.

Where does the Thessaloníki to Ankara bus arrive?

Thessaloníki to Ankara bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.

What is the time difference between Thessaloníki and Ankara?

Ankara is 1h ahead of Thessaloníki. It is currently 09:14 in Thessaloníki and 10:14 in Ankara.

Can I drive from Thessaloníki to Ankara?

Yes, the driving distance between Thessaloníki to Ankara is 1044 km. It takes approximately 11h 11m to drive from Thessaloníki to Ankara.

Where can I stay near Ankara?

There are 202+ hotels available in Ankara. Prices start at $28.88 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search