The train between Thessaloníki and Athens takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Thessaloníki 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.
Trains run twice daily between Thessaloníki and Athens. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thessaloníki is at 4:49 PM which arrives into Athens at 9:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thessaloníki station and arriving at Athens station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 9m.
Thessaloníki to Athens train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Thessaloniki station.
Thessaloníki to Athens train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Athens station.
The distance between Thessaloníki and Athens is 303.6 km. The road distance is 483 km.
Hellenic Train S.A. operates a train from Thessaloniki to Athens 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 9m.