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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı | Karolou str. | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street | Karolou str. | Fastest |
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Get from Thessaloniki to Athens
The journey takes about 19 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Thessaloniki and Athens?
Stops in Thessaloniki
- A
Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece - B
Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ
Leof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece - C
Monastiriou
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece - D
Taskou Papageorgiou
Taskou Papageorgiou 5, Thessaloniki 546 31, Greece - E
Selanik (Yunanistan)
Michail Kalou 14, Thessaloniki 546 29, Greece - F
Port of Thessaloniki
Επιβατικός Τερματικός Σταθμός "Μακεδονία", Salaminos, Thessaloniki 546 26, Greece
Stops in Athens
- A
34-36 Akominatu str.
Akominatou 36, Athina 104 38, Greece - B
Lagoumitzi str.
Lagoumitzi 63-65, Athina 117 44, Greece - C
Atheny
Ilia Iliou 68-70, Athina 117 44, Greece - D
Sidirodromon
Sidirodromon 1, Athina 104 44, Greece - E
Evelpidon
Evelpidon 11Α, Athina 113 62, Greece
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Thessaloniki to Athens by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Athens?
The cheapest bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Athens start from $97. The average price for this route is around $152. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Thessaloniki to Athens?
The average bus travel time from Thessaloniki to Athens is 19h 35m, covering a distance of 305 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h and is operated by Maks Trans LTD.
Which bus companies service the Thessaloniki to Athens route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni, Ilias Travel, Maks Trans LTD.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Thessaloniki to Athens?
The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki to Athens at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 12:30am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Thessaloniki to Athens?
A bus trip from Thessaloniki to Athens generates an estimated 7.604125000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Thessaloniki to Athens?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Maks Trans LTD, with an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Thessaloniki to Athens?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Union Ivkoni has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 0.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Thessaloniki to Athens?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Union Ivkoni, with a punctuality rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Thessaloniki to Athens?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Maks Trans LTD, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Thessaloniki to Athens was searched and found on Jun 9, 2026 with a price of $137To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Athens, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $137 to $139 for a bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Athens based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $137 which is on 2026-06-11.
