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Duration	5h 45m
Distance	478.9 km
Average price	€42
Frequency	10/day

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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.

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Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
Thessaloníki

5h 45m

€42

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Athens to Thessaloníki bus times

Buses run every three hours between Athens - KTEL Kifisou and Thessaloníki. The earliest departure is at 07:15 in the morning, and the last departure from Athens - KTEL Kifisou 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 Wednesday, July 2, 2025

KTEL Thessalonikis

Departing Thursday, July 3, 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 478.9 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 3864+ hotels available in Thessaloníki. Prices start at €0 per night.

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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

Ave. Duration

5h 45m

Frequency

Every 3 hours

Estimated price

€42