There are 6 ways to get from Kalamata to Thessaloníki by plane, bus, train, 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 Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane KLX - SKG
3h 38m€98–274Bus via Athens
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalamata to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus Express
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
10h€34–85Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kalamata to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus Express
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
9h 58m€60–89Drive 642.8 km
- Drive from Kalamata to Thessaloníkicar 642.8 km
8h 5m€117–169Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamata to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
11h€70–100Bus #2
- Take the bus from Kalamata to Tripolibus
- Take the bus from Tripoli to Thessalonikibus
13h€58–81
Kalamata to Thessaloníki by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamata to Thessaloníki is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Kalamata to Thessaloníki is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs €95 - €280.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kalamata and arriving at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station station. Services depart three times a week. The journey takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Kalamata and Thessaloníki is 419 km. The road distance is 642.8 km.
The best way to get from Kalamata to Thessaloníki without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 58m and costs €60 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Kalamata to Thessaloníki, including transfers.
Kalamata to Thessaloníki bus services, operated by KTEL Messinias, depart from Kalamata station.
The best way to get from Kalamata to Thessaloníki is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs €95 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Athens, which costs €30 - €90 and takes 10h.
Kalamata to Thessaloníki bus services, operated by KTEL Messinias, arrive at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamata to Thessaloníki is 643 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Kalamata to Thessaloníki.
What companies run services between Kalamata, Greece and Thessaloníki, Greece?
Aegean Airlines flies from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamata to Thessaloniki Monastiriou via Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL in around 10h.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Kalamata International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–220
Flights from Kalamata International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–220
- 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 27210 28581
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelmessinias.gr
Bus from Kalamata to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/homepage-en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/routes/
Bus from Kalamata to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/homepage-en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/routes/
Bus from Kalamata to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–100
- Website
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/homepage-en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ktelmessinias.gr/en/routes/
- 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/
- Phone
- +30 2710 222 560
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelarkadias.gr
Bus from Kalamata to Tripoli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://ktelarkadias.gr/
Bus from Tripoli to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–70
- Website
- https://ktelarkadias.gr/
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