There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Thessaloniki 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
1h 49m€109–175Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
5h 49m€24–69Train
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
5h 28m€43–60Drive 478.5 km
- Drive from Athens to Thessalonikicar 478.5 km
5h 48m€87–126Bus via Athens
- Take the bus from Athens to Thessaloniki train stationbus N983
7h 41m€57–91
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Thessaloniki is to train which costs €40 - €60 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Thessaloniki is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs €100 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Thessaloniki station. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Athens to Thessaloniki. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Thessaloniki via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Athens and Thessaloniki is 355 km. The road distance is 478.5 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Thessaloniki without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Athens to Thessaloniki, including transfers.
Athens to Thessaloniki bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
Athens to Thessaloniki train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Thessaloniki is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 5h 28m, you could also bus, which costs €23 - €70 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Thessaloniki, 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
- €40–90
- 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 Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Athens to Thessaloniki bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.
Athens to Thessaloniki train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Thessaloniki is 478 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Athens to Thessaloniki.
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