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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Athens to Thessaloniki
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 21 m
Buses per day
5
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 £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £37.
Of the 5 buses that leave Athens for Thessaloniki every day 5 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£371One-way0 changes- 7:155h30Athens12:45Thessaloniki£371One-way0 changes
- 10:005h30Athens15:30Thessaloniki£371One-way0 changes
- 12:005h30Athens17:30Thessaloniki£371One-way0 changes
- 13:305h30Athens19:00Thessaloniki£371One-way0 changes
- 0:005h00Athens5:00Thessaloniki£371One-way0 changes
- 23:155h15Athens4:30Thessaloniki£371One-way0 changes
- 7:155h30Athens12:45Thessaloniki£371One-way0 changes
- 10:005h30Athens15:30Thessaloniki£371One-way0 changes
- 12:005h30Athens17:30Thessaloniki£371One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach, flight and ferry 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 £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £46.
Distance: 303 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Ferry | Train |
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£37 Average Price | £94 Average Price | £91 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
12h 41m Average total duration 12h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 15m Average total duration 17h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m 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 tomorrow, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 0:00 Athens | 5h00 | 5:00 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
| 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 |
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Compare prices and tickets Athens to Thessaloniki by train, coach, flight or ferry
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Why should you book Athens to Thessaloniki coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Union Ivkoni International?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Union Ivkoni International, but also compare tickets for the likes of Infobus or KTEL Thessalonikis to find the best option for your trip from Athens to Thessaloniki.
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Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Wanderu or Busbud?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus, flight and ferry to find the ideal travel option from Athens to Thessaloniki.
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 12h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £15 by train.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 303 km distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 303 km |
Average bus duration 12h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 0:00 |
Last bus 23:00 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Bus providers: Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, KTEL Thessalonikis from Athens to ThessalonikiYou can travel by bus between Athens to Thessaloniki with Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, KTEL Thessalonikis for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Infobus
Union Ivkoni International
KTEL Thessalonikis
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.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
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