There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Port of Thessaloniki by train, bus, ferry, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
5h 12m€30–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
5h 45m€8–50Ferry
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thessalonikiferry Bsf
27h 50m€180–440Drive 470 km
- Drive from Athens to Port of Thessalonikicar 470 km
5h 33m€88–127Fly
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ATH - SKG
3h 33m€56–106
Athens to Port of Thessaloniki by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Port of Thessaloniki is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Port of Thessaloniki is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs €55 - €110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Thessaloniki Monastiriou. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Piraeus and arriving at Thessaloniki. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 27h 50m.
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 Athens and Port of Thessaloniki is 483 km. The road distance is 470 km.
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The best way to get from Athens to Port of Thessaloniki without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €30 - €50.
The train from Athens to Thessaloniki takes 5h 12m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Athens to Port of Thessaloniki bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Port of Thessaloniki, Greece?
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. Alternatively, KTEL Thessalonikis S.A. operates a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastiriou every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–50 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- 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
- info@ktelthes.gr
- 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.
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- bluestarferries@bluestarferries.com
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €180–440
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
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Athens to Port of Thessaloniki train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Port of Thessaloniki is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €50 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 3h 33m.
Athens to Port of Thessaloniki bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.
Athens to Port of Thessaloniki train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Port of Thessaloniki is 470 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Athens to Port of Thessaloniki.
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