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Duration	5h 45m
Distance	470 km
Average price	€45
Frequency	10/day

Trip overview

The bus between Athens and Thessaloníki takes 5h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athens to Thessaloníki. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

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Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
Thessaloníki

5h 45m

€42

Athens to Thessaloníki bus times

Buses run every three hours between Athens and Thessaloníki. The service departs Athens at 23:15 at night, which arrives into Thessaloníki at 05:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 15, 2025

KTEL Thessalonikis

05:00 Thessaloníki

Departing Thursday, October 16, 2025

KTEL Thessalonikis

05:45 Thessaloníki

KTEL Thessalonikis

13:00 Thessaloníki

KTEL Thessalonikis

15:45 Thessaloníki

KTEL Thessalonikis

17:45 Thessaloníki

KTEL Thessalonikis

19:15 Thessaloníki

KTEL Thessalonikis

20:45 Thessaloníki

KTEL Thessalonikis

22:15 Thessaloníki

KTEL Thessalonikis

23:45 Thessaloníki

KTEL Thessalonikis

05:00 Thessaloníki

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Athens to Thessaloníki? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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.

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How far is it from Athens to Thessaloníki?

The distance between Athens and Thessaloníki is 483 km. The road distance is 470 km.

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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.

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Where does the Athens to Thessaloníki bus arrive?

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

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Where can I stay near Thessaloníki?

There are 3510+ hotels available in Thessaloníki.

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What companies run services between Athens and Thessaloníki?

KTEL Thessalonikis operates a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastiriou every 3 hours. Tickets cost €42 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

Bus operators

KTEL Thessalonikis

KTEL Thessalonikis

Ave. Duration

5h 45m

Frequency

Every 3 hours

Estimated price

€42

Phone: +30 2310 500111
Email: ktel2310@gmail.com
Website: ktelthes.gr

Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastiriou

Ave. Duration: 5h 45m
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: €42
Schedules at: ktelthes.gr
Book at: ktelthes.e-ticketing.gr

KTEL Thessalonikis

Bus front view and bus side view

KTEL Thessalonikis

Bus side view showing luggage storage area

KTEL Magnesias

KTEL Magnesias

Ave. Duration

4h

Frequency

Every 3 hours

Estimated price

€26 - €35

Phone: +30 2421033254
Email: ktelvol@otenet.gr
Website: ktelvolou.gr

Bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Volos

Ave. Duration: 4h
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: €26 - €35
Website: https://ktelvolou.gr/en/home/

Bus from Volos to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station

Ave. Duration: 2h 20m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: €16 - €23
Website: https://ktelvolou.gr/en/home/

KTEL Magnisias office

Luggage storage Volos

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