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Athens to Thessaloniki coach

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Journey Information

There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Athens to Thessaloniki. Traveling by coach from Athens to Thessaloniki usually takes around 24 hours and 58 minutes, but the fastest Union Ivkoni coach can make the trip in 17 hours and 30 minutes.

Distance188 mi (303 km)
Shortest duration17h 30m
Cheapest price£59.48
Most frequent serviceUnion Ivkoni
Coach lines1

What coach companies travel from Athens to Thessaloniki?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Athens to Thessaloniki. Union Ivkoni connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Union Ivkoni31d 0h 58m£69.88
  • Union Ivkoni was founded in Bulgaria in 1992 and quickly expanded its operations throughout Europe. Popular routes include both shorter travels within one country and long-haul international trips. Their reliable coaches offer amenities to make your trip comfortable, including air conditioning, extra legroom, and power outlets. Union Ivkoni usually operates 3 trips per day on the route from Athens to Thessaloniki, and the trip usually takes 24 hours and 58 minutes to complete.

Frequently Asked Questions

The coach takes an average of 24 hours and 58 minutes to cover the 188 miles from Athens to Thessaloniki. However, the fastest coach only takes 17 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Because many passengers travel from Athens to Thessaloniki at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

The first coach leaves at 18:00 and the last coach leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all coaches from Athens to Thessaloniki, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 3 scheduled coaches that travel from Athens to Thessaloniki every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Athens?

Main departure station: Pl. Karaiskaki 2

Most coaches depart from the main station in Athens.

All coach stations in Athens:

  • Pl. Karaiskaki 2

Where does the coach arrive in Thessaloniki?

Main arrival station: Bus Station KTEL

These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Thessaloniki.

Coach stations in Thessaloniki:

  • Bus Station KTEL

  • Monastiriou Bus Stop

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