The average train between Athens Station and Thessaloniki Station takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Athens Station to Thessaloniki Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Athens Station and Thessaloniki Station. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athens Station is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Thessaloniki Station at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Παιδικη Χαρα and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Athens Station to Thessaloniki Station. However, there are services departing from Athens Station station and arriving at Thessaloniki Station station via Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Athens Station to Thessaloniki Station train services, operated by OASA, depart from Athens station.
Athens Station to Thessaloniki Station train services, operated by OASA, arrive at Thessaloniki station.
The distance between Athens Station and Thessaloniki Station is 306.6 km. The road distance is 489 km.
Hellenic Train S.A. operates a train from Athens to Thessaloniki 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 12m.