| Cheapest Transport | $50 |
| Fastest Transport | 53m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:45 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 8 |
| Distance | 533 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Aegean Airlines, Blue Star Ferries, Daytrip, Hahn Air Systems, Hellenic Seaways, Hellenic Train, KTEL Thessaloniki, Sky Express |
Travelling between Athens and Thessaloniki is possible by Flight, bus, ferry, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Ferry is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 60.76 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 49.76.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 28 hours to travel between Athens and Thessaloniki depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Athens and Thessaloniki. Flight will bring you to your destination in 53m. Ferry does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 50m to reach Thessaloniki.
Travelling between Athens and Thessaloniki can be as cheap as USD 49.76 if you opt for a Hellenic Train train and as expensive as USD 60.76 if you buy a Hellenic Train Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Athens to Thessaloniki.
Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Aegean Airlines, Hahn Air Systems, Sky Express
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
KTEL Thessaloniki
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Daytrip
Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.
Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route