There are 6 ways to get from Thessaloníki to Pireaus 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 Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SKG - ATH
3h 14m€82–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Pireausbus
6h 30m€9–50Train
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
5h 37m€34–49Ferry
- Take the ferry from Thessaloniki to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
27h 27m€150–340Bus via ΣΤ. Συγγρου-Φιξ
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Athens Lagoumitzibus N983
8h 42m€47–76Drive 459.5 km
- Drive from Thessaloníki to Pireauscar 459.5 km
5h 59m€83–120
Thessaloníki to Pireaus by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thessaloníki to Pireaus is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Thessaloníki to Pireaus is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs €80 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thessaloniki Monastiriou and arriving at Pireaus. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Thessaloniki and arriving at Port of Piraeus. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 27h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Thessaloníki to Pireaus. However, there are services departing from Thessaloniki and arriving at Piraeus via Athens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Thessaloníki and Pireaus is 354 km. The road distance is 459.5 km.
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The best way to get from Thessaloníki to Pireaus without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Thessaloníki to Pireaus, including transfers.
Thessaloníki to Pireaus bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., depart from Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.
What companies run services between Thessaloníki, Greece and Pireaus, Greece?
Sky Express and Aegean Airlines fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Athens International Airport (ATH) hourly. Alternatively, Hellenic Train S.A. operates a train from Thessaloniki to Athens 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 9m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- 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 Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Pireaus
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–50
- 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 Thessaloniki train station to Athens Lagoumitzi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Thessaloniki to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €150–340
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Thessaloníki to Pireaus train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Thessaloniki station.
The best way to get from Thessaloníki to Pireaus is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 37m, you could also bus, which costs €9 - €50 and takes 6h 30m.
Thessaloníki to Pireaus bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., arrive at Pireaus station.
Thessaloníki to Pireaus train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Athens station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thessaloníki to Pireaus is 459 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Thessaloníki to Pireaus.
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