The average train between Thessaloníki and Irákleio takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Thessaloníki to Irákleio. 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 Irákleio. 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 Irákleio at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Thessaloníki to Irákleio. However, there are services departing from Thessaloníki station and arriving at Irákleio station via Athens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Thessaloníki to Irákleio train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Thessaloniki station.
Thessaloníki to Irákleio train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Athens station.
The distance between Thessaloníki and Irákleio is 296.9 km. The road distance is 494 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.