What is the distance between Pireas and Thessaloniki?

The distance separating Pireas and Thessaloniki is 189 miles (304 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pireas to Thessaloniki?

If you're headed to Thessaloniki from Pireas, chances are that your bus will leave from Akti Kondili 62 and arrive at Κ. Τ. Ε. Λ. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Thessaloniki?

Once in Thessaloniki, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Statue of Alexander The Great, Agia Sophia Church, Museum of Byzantine Culture, Aristotelous Square and Zeitenlik.

Bus Pireas to Thessaloniki from $55 | Compare & Save up to 21%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pireas to Thessaloniki on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Piraeus Port Astiggos	1d 4h	10:15pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:30pm	Piraeus Port Astiggos	1d 7h	12:50am	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Pireas to Thessaloniki

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Thessaloniki. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

191 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$61 - $100	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Ferry	Average Price$116 - $116	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Pireas and Thessaloniki?

Stops in Pireas

A
Akti Kondili 62
Akti Kondili 62, Pireas 185 45, Greece
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Stops in Thessaloniki

A
Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ
Leof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece
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B
Monastiriou
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
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C
Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece
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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

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1946 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $61

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Pireas to Thessaloniki by bus

What is the distance between Pireas and Thessaloniki?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pireas to Thessaloniki?
What are the best sights and things to do in Thessaloniki?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/22

$74

11/23

$63

Today

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11/25

$55

11/26

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11/27

$56

11/28

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11/29

$69

The cheapest trip from Pireas to Thessaloniki was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $55

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pireas to Thessaloniki, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $55 to $74 for a bus ticket from Pireas to Thessaloniki based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-11-25.