There are 5 ways to get from Athens Station to Thessaloníki by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ATH - SKG
2h 19m€77–134Bus via Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
7h 38m€11–53Train
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
6h 49m€31–51Bus
- Take the bus from Athens Lagoumitzi to Thessaloniki train stationbus N983
7h 25m€45–75Drive 473.9 km
- Drive from Athens Station to Thessaloníkicar 473.9 km
5h 38m€86–123
Athens Station to Thessaloníki by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens Station to Thessaloníki is to train which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Athens Station to Thessaloníki is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs €75 - €140.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athens Lagoumitzi and arriving at Thessaloniki train station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Athens Station to Thessaloníki. However, there are services departing from Παιδικη Χαρα and arriving at Thessaloniki via Athens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Athens Station and Thessaloníki is 349 km. The road distance is 473.9 km.
The best way to get from Athens Station to Thessaloníki without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Athens Station to Thessaloníki, including transfers.
Athens Station to Thessaloníki bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Athens Lagoumitzi station.
Athens Station to Thessaloníki train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens Station to Thessaloníki is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 49m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Athens Station, Greece and Thessaloníki, Greece?
Sky Express and Aegean Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) hourly. Alternatively, Hellenic Train S.A. operates a train from Athens to Thessaloniki 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 12m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Athens Lagoumitzi to Thessaloniki train station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +30 2310 500111
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Thessalonikis S.A.
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastiriou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–50
- Website
- KTEL Thessalonikis S.A.
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More Questions & Answers
Athens Station to Thessaloníki bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Thessaloniki train station.
Athens Station to Thessaloníki train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens Station to Thessaloníki is 474 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Athens Station to Thessaloníki.
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