There are 5 ways to get from Central Athens 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€75–131Bus via Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
7h 4m€9–51Train
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
5h 12m€30–50Drive 470.4 km
- Drive from Central Athens to Thessaloníkicar 470.4 km
5h 33m€85–122Bus
- Take the bus from Athens to Thessaloniki train stationbus N983
8h 49m€46–76
Central Athens to Thessaloníki by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Athens to Thessaloníki is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Central Athens to Thessaloníki is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs €75 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Athens to Thessaloníki. However, there are services departing from Εφετειο and arriving at Thessaloniki Monastiriou via Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
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 Central Athens and Thessaloníki is 347 km. The road distance is 470.4 km.
The best way to get from Central Athens to Thessaloníki without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Central Athens to Thessaloníki, including transfers.
Central Athens to Thessaloníki bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
Central Athens to Thessaloníki train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Central Athens to Thessaloníki is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 12m, you could also bus via Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL, which costs €9 - €55 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Central Athens, 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.
- 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Athens to Thessaloniki train station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Central Athens to Thessaloníki bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.
Central Athens to Thessaloníki train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Athens to Thessaloníki is 470 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Central Athens to Thessaloníki.
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