Many travelers need to get from Athens to Thessaloniki (or the other way around) during their Greece vacation. While there are five ways to get from Athens to Thessaloniki , when it comes to sticking to your (low) budget, taking a bus is the best choice.

Where do the buses to Thessaloniki depart from?

The buses to Thessaloniki depart from Terminal A, located on Kifissou St.

You can get to Terminal A via bus No.051 from Omonia Sq. It costs €1 per person, one way, and buses depart every 15 min.

How long does it take to travel from Athens to Thessaloniki?

The journey takes about 6 h 30 min.

How much does it cost to get to Thessaloniki by bus?

The bus ticket costs €35 per person, one way. *

Where can I buy tickets from?

The KTEL ticket office is located in Omonia Square (No 2, Vilara St.).

You’ll find it open during the following hours:

• Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sat : 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

How many buses depart from Athens to Thessaloniki ?

There are over 10 departures from Athens to Thessaloniki daily.

The following time table is currently available**:

• at 7 a.m., daily except on Fri & Sun
• at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m., daily
• at 3:45 pm, 4:30 p.m., ONLY on Fri
• at 5 p.m., daily except on Fri
• at 6 p.m., daily
• at 9:30 p.m. , daily except on Sat
• at 10 p.m., ONLY on Sat
• at 11 p.m., daily except on Sat

Are there any overnight buses between Athens and Thessaloniki?

Yes, if you choose the 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. bus, you’ll arrive in Thessaloniki the next morning (at about 4:30 a.m. or 5:30 a.m.)

How about the buses from Thessaloniki to Athens ?

There are buses departing Thessaloniki daily between 5:45 a.m. and mid-night, about every 2 hours. The main bus station in Thessaloniki is KTEL Macedonia.

Note:
* the price changes each season so make sure to double check it before planning your budget
** the timetable is subject to change so please make sure to double check the hours before making your plans. In order to confirm the departure hours you need to phone the KTEL stations (Athens Kifissou : 2105148856 or 2310500111)