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ITAthens to Thessaloniki Train & Bus Tickets
From Athens (Greece) to Thessaloniki (Greece) · about 504 km
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Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Athens to Thessaloniki, side by side.
| Train | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €40.90 for travel on 9 Nov 2026 (seen 12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 5 h 12 min (36 journeys) |
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Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Athens to Thessaloniki: what to expect
Athens and Thessaloniki are about 504 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Greece, so no border formalities are required. At 504 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Athens–Thessaloniki tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Thessaloniki
- Cyril and Methodius, who created the first literary language of the Slavs, were both natives of Thessaloniki. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Legend says Princess Thessalonike, who gave the city its name, became a mermaid living in the Aegean. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Greeks call Thessaloniki 'i Symprotévousa', literally 'the co-capital', a nod to its Byzantine-era standing. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Athens to Thessaloniki
How long does the journey from Athens to Thessaloniki take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 5 h 12 min by train (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Athens to Thessaloniki?
The lowest fare seen recently is €40.90 by train (Hellenic Train), for travel on 9 Nov 2026 (seen 12 Oct 2026). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.