The cheapest and fastest coaches from Athens to Thessaloniki
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 45 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 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 45 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.










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 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £55.
Distance: 303 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Ferry | Train |
|---|---|---|---|
£37 Average Price | £91 Average Price | £90 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
12h 53m Average total duration 12h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 11m Average total duration 17h 11m 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 today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:15 Athens | 5h45 | 13:00 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:00 Athens | 5h45 | 15:45 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:00 Athens | 5h45 | 17:45 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:30 Athens | 5h45 | 19:15 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 1 December | |||||
![]() | 00:00 Athens | 5h45 | 05:45 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Athens to Thessaloniki
Buses from Athens to Thessaloniki run on average 8 times per day, taking around 12h 23m. 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 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 00:00 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, Infobus, KTEL Thessalonikis from Athens to ThessalonikiYou can travel by bus between Athens to Thessaloniki with Ourbus, Infobus, KTEL Thessalonikis for as low as £15. 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.

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