4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Athens to Thessaloniki
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 21 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
303 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Athens to Thessaloniki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Thessaloniki will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.
Of the 9 buses that leave Athens for Thessaloniki every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 303 km distance in an average of 5 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
0:005h00Athens5:00Thessaloniki£361One-way0 changes- 7:155h30Athens12:45Thessaloniki£361One-way0 changes
- 10:005h30Athens15:30Thessaloniki£361One-way0 changes
- 12:005h30Athens17:30Thessaloniki£361One-way0 changes
- 13:305h30Athens19:00Thessaloniki£361One-way0 changes
- 0:005h00Athens5:00Thessaloniki£361One-way0 changes
- 23:155h15Athens4:30Thessaloniki£361One-way0 changes
- 7:155h30Athens12:45Thessaloniki£361One-way0 changes
- 10:005h30Athens15:30Thessaloniki£361One-way0 changes
- 12:005h30Athens17:30Thessaloniki£361One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach, ferry and flight for Athens to Thessaloniki
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens to Thessaloniki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £50.
Distance: 303 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Ferry | Train |
|---|---|---|---|
£36 Average Price | £93 Average Price | £90 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 17m Average total duration 17h 17m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Athens to Thessaloniki bus times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Thessaloniki coaches for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15 Athens | 5h30 | 12:45 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:00 Athens | 5h30 | 15:30 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:00 Athens | 5h30 | 17:30 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:30 Athens | 5h30 | 19:00 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:00 Athens | 5h30 | 20:30 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:30 Athens | 5h30 | 22:00 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:00 Athens | 5h30 | 23:30 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:15 Athens | 5h15 | 4:30 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 15 July | |||||
| 0:00 Athens | 5h00 | 5:00 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Athens to Thessaloniki
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Buses from Athens to Thessaloniki run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £18 by train.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 303 km distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 303 km |
Average bus duration 6h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 0:00 |
Last bus 23:15 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: Infobus, KTEL Thessalonikis from Athens to ThessalonikiYou can travel by bus between Athens to Thessaloniki with Infobus, KTEL Thessalonikis for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Athens to Thessaloniki coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Thessaloniki by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Thessaloniki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
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