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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Thessaloniki to Athens
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
5 h 8 m
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
303 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thessaloniki to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thessaloniki to Athens will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 2 trains that leave Thessaloniki for Athens every day 2 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 5 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 8 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.
5:555h08Thessaloniki11:03Athens£181One-way0 changes- 16:495h08Thessaloniki21:57Athens£181One-way0 changes
- 5:555h08Thessaloniki11:03Athens£181One-way0 changes
- 16:495h08Thessaloniki21:57Athens£181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach, ferry and flight for Thessaloniki to Athens
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Athens 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 2h 2m. 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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| Train | Most popular Flight | Ferry | Coach |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price | £88 Average Price | £36 Average Price |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 23m Average total duration 16h 23m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Thessaloniki to Athens train times
The table below shows live departures for Thessaloniki to Athens trains for today, Tuesday 26 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:55 Thessaloniki | 5h08 | 11:03 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:49 Thessaloniki | 5h08 | 21:57 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
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Trains from Thessaloniki to Athens run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 16:49. The fastest train covers the 303 km distance in 5h 8m.
Distance 303 km |
Average train duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 8m |
First train 5:55 |
Last train 16:49 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Hellenic Train S.A. from Thessaloniki to Athens trainsHellenic Train S.A. trains will get you between Thessaloniki and Athens from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Thessaloniki to Athens train
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