The train between Thessaloniki and Athens takes 5h 29m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Thessaloniki 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 on demand between Thessaloniki and Athens. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 29m.
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No, there is no direct train from Thessaloniki to Athens. However, there are services departing from Thessaloniki station and arriving at Athens station via Athens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Thessaloniki to Athens train services, operated by Taxi Makedonia, depart from Thessaloniki station.
Thessaloniki to Athens train services, operated by Taxi Makedonia, arrive at Athens station.
The distance between Thessaloniki and Athens is 304.8 km. The road distance is 495 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.