Travel optionsfrom Athens to Thessaloniki
You can get from Athens to Thessaloniki by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Athens to Thessaloniki on 29 Nov we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information from Athens to Thessaloniki
 | Distance | 188 miles (303 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Flight or ferry |
 | Ticket price range | £32 - £47 |
 | Cheapest mode | Flight • £32 • 54 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • £32 • 54 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Aegean Airlines or Blue Star Ferries |
Travel 188 miles (303 km) by flight or ferry from Athens to Thessaloniki. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 54 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as £32. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Aegean Airlines or Blue Star Ferries among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Athens to Thessaloniki.
Travel Tips
There are 2 ways that you can travel between Athens and Thessaloniki. You can take a flight or ferry.
The cheapest way from Athens to Thessaloniki is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around £32 compared to other travel options to Thessaloniki:
A flight is £15 less than a ferry for this journey with tickets for a ferry from Athens to Thessaloniki costing on average £47.
The fastest way from Athens to Thessaloniki is by flight with an average journey time of 54 min.
Other travel options to Thessaloniki from Athens can usually take longer:
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The distance between Athens and Thessaloniki is around 188 miles (303 km).
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Athens to Thessaloniki:
- Most travellers take a flight from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Athens to Thessaloniki, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Aegean Airlines can get you to Thessaloniki by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Aegean Airlines from Athens to Thessaloniki for £32 on Omio.
- Travel with Blue Star Ferries for ferries to Thessaloniki. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Blue Star Ferries Athens to Thessaloniki tickets on Omio for £47.
Before travelling from Athens to Thessaloniki, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- The price of a plane ticket for this route is on average £32 one way.
- The price of a ferry ticket is on average £47 one way for this journey.
But we recommend booking Athens to Thessaloniki tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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