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    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Thessaloniki
    Departure location: Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Athens
    Destination location: "Esperia Travel office", Athens
    Operated by
    Maks Trans LTD
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $40
Bus Thessaloniki to Athens: Trip Overview

Bus Thessaloniki to Athens: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$43
Average bus trip duration7h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure9:15 PM
Distance190 miles (305 km)

Thessaloniki to Athens Buses

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Athens from Thessaloniki, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures9:15PM
Minimum Price$42
Average Ticket Price$43
Minimum Trip Duration6h45m
Average Bus Trip Duration7h45m
Distance190 miles (305 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteMaks Trans LTD
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Thessaloniki - Athens

The bus is the best choice to get to Athens without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The average travel time from Thessaloniki to Athens is about 7h 45m, although the fastest bus will take 6h 45m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 187 miles (301 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Thessaloniki and Athens is 187 miles (301 km).

You can choose from 1 travel times and travel with Maks Trans LTD. The number of buses from Thessaloniki to Athens can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Thessaloniki to Athens by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The Maks Trans LTD bus travels from Thessaloniki to Athens only once a day, at 9:15 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Thessaloniki to Athens leave from Κ. Τ. Ε. Λ and arrive at 34-36 Akominatu str. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $42.

You can expect to pay around $43 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $42 to $43, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Athens, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Benaki Museum of Greek Culture, Museum of Cycladic Art, The Erechtheion, Roman Agora and Temple of Hephaestus.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Thessaloniki to Athens. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Thessaloniki to Athens.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Thessaloniki to Athens.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Thessaloniki to Athens.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Thessaloniki to Athens while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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