Distance
313 km (195.6 miles)
Price range
US$ 53-US$ 684
Ride Duration Range
50m-6h 45m
Earliest Departure
00:30
Latest Departure
23:00
Most Popular Operator

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Taking a bus from Thessaloniki to Athens

Fastest bus: 6h 30m

Cheapest bus: US$ 53

The fastest: 6h 30m

The cheapest: US$ 53

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The fastest: 4h 54m

The cheapest: US$ 54

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The fastest: 5h 20m

The cheapest: US$ 672

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A/C

Wifi

Food

The fastest: 5h 20m

The cheapest: US$ 611

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

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Wifi

Food

The fastest: 50m

The cheapest: US$ 120

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About the ride from Thessaloniki to Athens

Thessaloniki to Athens Route Information

The distance between Thessaloniki and Athens is 196 miles, or approximately 313 kilometers.

There are 6 ways to get from Thessaloniki to Athens, including minivan,car,ferry,train,flight,bus.

The earliest departure leaves at 00:30 and has a duration of 5 hours 20 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 50 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Thessaloniki to Athens by minivan

  • Starting Price: US$ 672
  • 137 departures a day, or 959 departures a week

The only travel class available is Luxury.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.

Thessaloniki to Athens by car

  • Starting Price: US$ 611
  • 137 departures a day, or 959 departures a week

The only travel class available is Economy.

Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.

Thessaloniki to Athens by ferry

    There are 7 travel classes for this journey, including: High Speed, Economy, Air Seat Lounge 1, Business Air Seat Lounge 1, Business Air Seat Lounge 2, Air Seat Lounge 3 and Air Seat Lounge 2.

    Each ferry ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all ferry options.

    Thessaloniki to Athens by train

    • Starting Price: US$ 54
    • 12 departures a day, or 84 departures a week

    There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: First Class and Second Class Seat.

    Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

    Thessaloniki to Athens by flight

    • Starting Price: US$ 120
    • 14 departures a day, or 98 departures a week

    There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Economy and Business.

    Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.

    Thessaloniki to Athens by bus

    • Starting Price: US$ 53
    • 7 departures a day, or 49 departures a week

    The only travel class available is Standard.

    Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

    Companies Operating from Thessaloniki to Athens

    Average time

    5h 20m

    Average price

    US$ 611 - US$ 684

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    Average time

    4h 54m

    Average price

    US$ 54

    Average time

    50m - 55m

    Average price

    US$ 129

    Average time

    6h 30m - 6h 45m

    Average price

    US$ 53

    Popular stations and stops in Thessaloniki and Athens

    Arrival stations in Athens

    Questions & Answers for Traveling from Thessaloniki to Athens

    What is the most popular transportation service from Thessaloniki to Athens?

    Minivan stands out as the most popular transportation service between Thessaloniki and Athens by Theodores Travel Tours

    What is the distance between Thessaloniki to Athens?

    The distance between Thessaloniki and Athens is approximately 313 km (Air).

    What is the fastest transportation service from Thessaloniki to Athens?

    The fastest way to get from Thessaloniki to Athens is with Flight by Aegean Airlines, which takes approximately 50m.

    What is the cheapest transport option from Thessaloniki and Athens?

    The cheapest way to travel from Thessaloniki to Athens is by Bus by KTEL Thessaloniki, with prices starting at US$ 53.

    Who are the service providers on this route?

    The main service providers operating between Thessaloniki and Athens include

    MINIVAN:  Theodores Travel Tours

    CAR:  Theodores Travel Tours

    FERRY:  Hellenic Seaways | Blue Star Ferries

    TRAIN:  Hellenic Train

    FLIGHT:  Aegean Airlines | Hahn Air Systems | Sky Express | Olympic Air

    BUS:  KTEL Thessaloniki

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