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Trip Overview

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

5h 45m
Duration
484 km
Distance
€50
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Thessaloniki Station to Athens bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Thessaloniki Station and Athens. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Thessaloniki Station is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Athens at 4:45 AM. 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 Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thessaloniki Station to Athens? 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.

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  • Distance: 483.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Thessaloniki Station, Greece and Athens, Greece?

KTEL Thessalonikis S.A. operates a bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–50 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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