The average train between Thessaloníki and Pláka takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Thessaloníki to Pláka. 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 Pláka. 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 Pláka at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Athens and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Thessaloníki to Pláka. However, there are services departing from Thessaloníki station and arriving at Pláka station via Athens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Thessaloníki to Pláka train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Thessaloniki station.
Thessaloníki to Pláka train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Athens station.
The distance between Thessaloníki and Pláka is 304.7 km. The road distance is 486 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.