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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Athens to Thessaloniki
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
4 h 53 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
303 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 4 trains that leave Athens for Thessaloniki every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 303 km distance in an average of 4 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 53 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 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £47.
Distance: 303 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Ferry | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price | £92 Average Price | £37 Average Price |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m 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* | 12h 41m Average total duration 12h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Athens to Thessaloniki train times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Thessaloniki trains for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:58 Athens | 4h53 | 19:51 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:58 Athens | 4h53 | 22:51 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 25 February | |||||
| 07:58 Athens | 4h53 | 12:51 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:58 Athens | 4h53 | 15:51 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
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Trains from Athens to Thessaloniki run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:58, the last at 17:58. The fastest train covers the 303 km distance in 4h 53m.
Distance 303 km |
Average train duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 53m |
First train 07:58 |
Last train 17:58 |
Train companies: Hellenic Train from Athens to Thessaloniki trainsHellenic Train trains will get you between Athens and Thessaloniki from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Athens to Thessaloniki train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Thessaloniki by train. 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 train, 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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