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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Thessaloniki to Athens

Composite routes from Thessaloniki to Athens

Cheapest
4 h 59 min
Car
499 km.
from $27
Fastest
1 h 9 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Athens
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.42–$203.80

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Athens
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.42–$203.80

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.92–$34.39

Bus operators

KTEL Thessalonikis

Phone:
+30 2310 500111
Email:
ktel2310@gmail.com
Website:
ktelthes.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens,
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.94
Bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$52.20

Korona Travel

Phone:
+30 210 92 33 33
Email:
info@koronatravel.gr
Website:
koronatravel.gr/portal/en/
Bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens,
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
On demand
Bus from Thessaloniki to Athens
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
On demand

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Thessaloníki to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Thessaloníki to Athens is to train which costs $9.24 - $29.35 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thessaloníki to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Thessaloníki to Athens is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $54.35 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Thessaloníki and Athens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thessaloniki Monastiriou and arriving at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Thessaloníki and Athens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thessaloniki and arriving at Athens. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Thessaloníki to Athens?

The distance between Thessaloníki and Athens is 483 km. The road distance is 498.1 km.

How do I travel from Thessaloníki to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Thessaloníki to Athens without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $9.24 - $29.35 .

How long does it take to get from Thessaloníki to Athens?

The train from Thessaloniki to Athens takes 4h 53m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Thessaloníki to Athens bus from?

Thessaloníki to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, depart from Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.

Where do I catch the Thessaloníki to Athens train from?

Thessaloníki to Athens train services, operated by Hellenic Train, depart from Thessaloniki station.

Train, bus or fly from Thessaloníki to Athens?

The best way to get from Thessaloníki to Athens is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $9.24 - $29.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.47 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $152.17 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Thessaloníki to Athens bus arrive?

Thessaloníki to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, arrive at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Where does the Thessaloníki to Athens train arrive?

Thessaloníki to Athens train services, operated by Hellenic Train, arrive at Athens station.

Can I drive from Thessaloníki to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Thessaloníki to Athens is 498 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Thessaloníki to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 11764+ hotels available in Athens. Prices start at $46.57 per night.
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