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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ankara to Thessaloniki

Composite routes from Ankara to Thessaloniki

Cheapest
10 h 54 min
Car
1037 km.
from $57
Fastest
1 h 42 min
Plane
Other
16 h 3 min
Train, Bus
844 km.
from $113.54
17 h 10 min
844 km.
from $84.09
18 h 50 min
844 km.
from $72.09

Transport providers

Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$382.16

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Ankara to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.01–$26.75

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$19.11

Simeonidis Tours

Phone:
+30-2310540970
Email:
Website:
simeonidistours.gr/
Bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.50–$82.80

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Istanbul to Thessaloníki
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$95.54

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$52.23

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Ankara to Samandira
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 Ankara to Thessaloníki?

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Thessaloníki is to bus which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 17h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ankara to Thessaloníki is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and Thessaloníki?

No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Thessaloníki. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop via Samandira Tesis and Istanbul Esenler Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

How far is it from Ankara to Thessaloníki?

The distance between Ankara and Thessaloníki is 897 km. The road distance is 1039.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ankara to Thessaloníki without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 3m and costs $59.78 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Ankara to Thessaloníki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Thessaloníki bus from?

Ankara to Thessaloníki bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.

Bus or fly from Ankara to Thessaloníki?

The best way to get from Ankara to Thessaloníki is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 17h 10m.

Where does the Ankara to Thessaloníki bus arrive?

Ankara to Thessaloníki bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Samandira Tesis station.

What is the time difference between Ankara and Thessaloníki?

Thessaloníki is 1h behind Ankara. It is currently 10:23 in Ankara and 09:23 in Thessaloníki.

Can I drive from Ankara to Thessaloníki?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Thessaloníki is 1040 km. It takes approximately 11h 5m to drive from Ankara to Thessaloníki.

Where can I stay near Thessaloníki?

There are 3392+ hotels available in Thessaloníki. Prices start at $46.42 per night.
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