Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | "Esperia Travel office", Athens | Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ | No tags | ||||
| Bus | "Esperia Travel office", Athens | Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ | No tags | ||||
| Bus | "Esperia Travel office", Athens | Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ | No tags | ||||
| Bus | "Esperia Travel office", Athens | Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ | No tags | ||||
| Bus | "Esperia Travel office", Athens | Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ | No tags |
Get from Athens to Thessaloniki
The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just £31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Athens and Thessaloniki?
Stops in Athens
- ALagoumitzi 63-65, Athina 117 44, Greece
- BAkominatou 36, Athina 104 38, 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
Stops in Thessaloniki
- ALeof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece
- BMonastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
- C
Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece - D
Taskou Papageorgiou
Taskou Papageorgiou 5, Thessaloniki 546 31, Greece - E
Michail Kalou 16
Michail Kalou 16, Thessaloniki 546 29, Greece - F
Makedonya Şehirlerarası Otogarı
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
Compare bus companies
Maks Trans LTD offers 1 daily buses from Athens to Thessaloniki. Though the average price for this trip is £31, you can find tickets starting at £31. The trip between the two cities usually takes about 410.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Athens to Thessaloniki
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Athens to Thessaloniki?
The cheapest coach tickets from Athens to Thessaloniki start from £31. The average price for this route is around £31. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Athens to Thessaloniki?
The average bus journey time from Athens to Thessaloniki is 6h 50m, covering a distance of 190 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 50m and is operated by Maks Trans LTD.
Which bus companies service the Athens to Thessaloniki route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Athens to Thessaloniki?
The earliest bus departs from Athens to Thessaloniki at 08:00. And the latest bus departs at 08:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Athens to Thessaloniki?
A bus journey from Athens to Thessaloniki produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Athens to Thessaloniki was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £29To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Athens to Thessaloniki as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £29 to £29 for a bus ticket from Athens to Thessaloniki based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £29, which is on 2025-12-01.
