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5:555h08Thessaloniki11:03Athens£181One-way0 changes- 16:495h08Thessaloniki21:57Athens£181One-way0 changes
- 5:555h08Thessaloniki11:03Athens£181One-way0 changes
- 16:495h08Thessaloniki21:57Athens£181One-way0 changes
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Compare train, coach, ferry and flight for Thessaloniki to Athens
The cheapest option from Thessaloniki to Athens is train, with an average price of £18. Omio recommends booking the flight, as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Athens among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 303 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Ferry | Coach |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest option | £89 Average Price | £87 Average Price | £36 Average Price |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest option 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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Thessaloniki to Athens train times
The table below shows live departures for Thessaloniki to Athens trains for today, Friday 10 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 16:49 Thessaloniki | 5h08 | 21:57 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
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| 5:55 Thessaloniki | 5h08 | 11:03 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
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Typically, there are 1 trains per day from Thessaloniki to Athens, including 1 direct trains, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
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 |
Lowest 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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