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

Trip overview

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Athens

Thessaloníki

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.

Bus

Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
Thessaloníki

5h 45m

€35 - €55

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Athens to Thessaloníki bus times

Buses run every three hours between Athens and Thessaloníki. The earliest departure is at 10:00 in the morning, and the last departure from Athens is at 23:15 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 Monday, September 15, 2025

KTEL Thessalonikis

Departing Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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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How do I get a bus ticket from Athens to Thessaloníki?

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Where can I stay near Thessaloníki?

There are 3876+ 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. FlixBus also services this route once a week.

Bus operators

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

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KTEL Thessalonikis

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FlixBus

Ave. Duration

7h 25m

Frequency

Once a week

Estimated price

€35 - €55

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