There are 6 ways to get from Athens to City Center, Thessaloniki by plane, train, bus, ferry, 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 22m€76–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
6h€8–50Train
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
5h 31m€30–50Ferry
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thessalonikiferry Bsf
27h 58m€150–340Bus via Athens
- Take the bus from Athens to Thessaloniki train stationbus N983
7h 44m€45–80Drive 470.8 km
- Drive from Athens to City Center, Thessalonikicar 470.8 km
5h 34m€86–124
Athens to City Center, Thessaloniki by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to City Center, Thessaloniki is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to City Center, Thessaloniki is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs €75 - €140.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Thessaloniki Monastiriou. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Piraeus and arriving at Thessaloniki. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 27h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Athens and arriving at Thessaloniki. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Athens and City Center, Thessaloniki is 348 km. The road distance is 470.8 km.
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The best way to get from Athens to City Center, Thessaloniki without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Athens to City Center, Thessaloniki, including transfers.
Athens to City Center, Thessaloniki bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Athens station.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and City Center, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, 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
- hellenictrain.gr
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
- Phone
- +30 2310 500111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelthes.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastiriou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–50
- Website
- https://ktelthes.gr/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Athens to Thessaloniki train station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- bluestarferries.com
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €150–340
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
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More Questions & Answers
Athens to City Center, Thessaloniki train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to City Center, Thessaloniki is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 31m, you could also bus, which costs €8 - €50 and takes 6h.
Athens to City Center, Thessaloniki bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Thessaloniki train station.
Athens to City Center, Thessaloniki train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to City Center, Thessaloniki is 471 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Athens to City Center, Thessaloniki.
Book your Athens to City Center, Thessaloniki bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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