The train between Athens and Thessaloníki takes 5h 12m. The train 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.
Trains run twice daily between Athens and Thessaloníki. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athens is at 5:58 PM which arrives into Thessaloníki at 11:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Athens station and arriving at Thessaloníki station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 12m.
Athens to Thessaloníki train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
Athens to Thessaloníki train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki station.
The distance between Athens and Thessaloníki is 303.6 km. The road distance is 483 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.