The average train between Thessaloniki Station and Athens Station takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Thessaloniki Station to Athens Station. 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 Thessaloniki Station and Athens Station. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thessaloniki Station is at 4:49 PM which arrives into Athens Station at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Athens and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Thessaloniki Station to Athens Station. However, there are services departing from Thessaloniki Station station and arriving at Athens Station station via Athens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Thessaloniki Station to Athens Station train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Thessaloniki station.
Thessaloniki Station to Athens Station train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Athens station.
The distance between Thessaloniki Station and Athens Station is 306.6 km. The road distance is 489 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.