Coach Athens to Thessaloniki from £40

Which bus from Athens to Thessaloniki is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Athens to Thessaloniki. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like KTEL Thessaloniki, Union Ivkoni or Ilias Travel. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£46

tomorrow

£45

Thursday

£45

Friday

£46

Saturday

£45

Sunday

£45

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 15m	10:00	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	16:15	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 05/05/2026 10:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 05/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 15m	12:00	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	18:15	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 05/05/2026 12:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 05/05/2026 18:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 15m	13:30	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	19:45	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 05/05/2026 13:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 05/05/2026 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 15m	15:00	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	21:15	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 05/05/2026 15:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 05/05/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 15m	16:30	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	22:45	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 05/05/2026 16:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 05/05/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 15m	07:15	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	13:30	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 06/05/2026 07:15:00 to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 06/05/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 15m	10:00	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	16:15	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 06/05/2026 10:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 06/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 15m	12:00	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	18:15	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 06/05/2026 12:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 06/05/2026 18:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Union Ivkoni	19h 45m	17:30	Athens	Bus Stop	13:15	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	Basic	£49	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 06/05/2026 17:30:00 to Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 07/05/2026 13:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Union Ivkoni	19h 40m	17:35	Athens	Bus Stop	13:15	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	Basic	£49	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 06/05/2026 17:35:00 to Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 07/05/2026 13:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 15m	13:30	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	19:45	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 07/05/2026 13:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 07/05/2026 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 15m	15:00	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	21:15	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 07/05/2026 15:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 07/05/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 15m	16:30	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	22:45	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 07/05/2026 16:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 07/05/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Union Ivkoni	19h 0m	17:30	Athens	Bus Stop	12:30	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Basic	£54	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 07/05/2026 17:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 08/05/2026 12:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Union Ivkoni	18h 55m	17:35	Athens	Bus Stop	12:30	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Basic	£54	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 07/05/2026 17:35:00 to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 08/05/2026 12:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 15m	00:00	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	06:15	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station		Economy	£46	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 08/05/2026 00:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 08/05/2026 06:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
	KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 0m	00:00	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	06:00	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station		Economy	£46	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 08/05/2026 00:00:00 to Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 08/05/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 0m	00:00	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	06:00	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 09/05/2026 00:00:00 to Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 09/05/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 0m	07:15	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	13:15	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 09/05/2026 07:15:00 to Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 09/05/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 0m	10:00	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	16:00	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 09/05/2026 10:00:00 to Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 09/05/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 0m	12:00	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	18:00	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 09/05/2026 12:00:00 to Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 09/05/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 0m	13:30	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	19:30	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 09/05/2026 13:30:00 to Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 09/05/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 15m	07:15	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	13:30	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 10/05/2026 07:15:00 to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 10/05/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 15m	10:00	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	16:15	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 10/05/2026 10:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 10/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 15m	12:00	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	18:15	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 10/05/2026 12:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 10/05/2026 18:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 15m	13:30	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	19:45	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 10/05/2026 13:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 10/05/2026 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
KTEL Thessaloniki	6h 15m	15:00	Athens	Leoforou Kifisou	21:15	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 10/05/2026 15:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 10/05/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Athens to Thessaloniki is £40 on 28/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Athens and Thessaloniki?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Athens to Thessaloniki. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 42 daily coaches from Athens to Thessaloniki. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Athens and Thessaloniki.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 78 coaches from Athens to Thessaloniki, while Night sees the fewest connections between Athens and Thessaloniki, with 12 offers.

All facts for Athens to Thessaloniki bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like KTEL Thessaloniki, Union Ivkoni and Ilias Travel that travel daily 25 times by bus from Athens to Thessaloniki in one click. Book your Athens to Thessaloniki bus ticket starting from £40!

Cheapest Bus	£40
Fastest Bus	6h 0m
Earliest Coach	10:00
Latest Coach	23:00
Daily Bus Connections	25 Ø
Distance	302.7 km
Coach Companies	KTEL Thessaloniki, Union Ivkoni and Ilias Travel

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Athens to Thessaloniki?

Every day, 25 buses from 3 coach companies leave Athens for Thessaloniki. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

Tuesday 05/05

£47

Wednesday 06/05

£53

Thursday 07/05

£45

Friday 08/05

£46

Saturday 09/05

£45

Sunday 10/05

£45

Monday 11/05

Tuesday 12/05

Wednesday 13/05

£46

Thursday 14/05

£46

Friday 15/05

£47

Saturday 16/05

Sunday 17/05

£46

Monday 18/05

£46

Tuesday 19/05

£45

Wednesday 20/05

£46

Thursday 21/05

£46

Friday 22/05

£47

Saturday 23/05

£46

Sunday 24/05

£45

Monday 25/05

Tuesday 26/05

£45

Wednesday 27/05

Thursday 28/05

£40

Friday 29/05

£40

Saturday 30/05

£47

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Athens to Thessaloniki

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Athens to Thessaloniki, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £40, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Athens to Thessaloniki. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £45.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Athens to Thessaloniki, with £40. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £45.

How to save money travelling from Athens to Thessaloniki

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Athens to Thessaloniki in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Athens to Thessaloniki, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Athens to Thessaloniki are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Athens to Thessaloniki?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Athens to Thessaloniki timetable.

KTEL Thessaloniki from Athens to Thessaloniki

Here you will find the key facts about the KTEL Thessaloniki bus route Athens to Thessaloniki:

Cheapest Price	£45
Fastest Coach	6h 0m
Earliest Coach	10:00
Last Coach	23:00
Daily Connections	22 Ø
Found on	05/05/2026

In total 3 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Athens and Thessaloniki

Here is a map with all coach stations in Athens and Thessaloniki. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Bus Stop

Leof. Eleftheriou Venizelou 69

Leoforou Kifisou

Acharnon

Acharnon 12

Aspropyrgos Town Hall

Skaramagas Eko Shipyard Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Monastiriou 63

Makedonia Coach Station

Station Makedonia

Port

Aristotle Square

Sintribani Coach Station

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Athens to Thessaloniki

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Athens to Thessaloniki. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Athens to Thessaloniki bus

How much does a Athens Thessaloniki coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Athens Thessaloniki bus trip is available from £40 and takes 6h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Athens to Thessaloniki?

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £40 to £58. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Thessaloniki.

How many connections are available for the Athens Thessaloniki route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Athens to Thessaloniki is offered by roughly 25 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Thessaloniki from Athens take?

The quickest coach from Athens to Thessaloniki is provided by KTEL Thessaloniki and takes 6h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £46. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Athens to Thessaloniki?

The earliest bus to Thessaloniki departs from Athens at 10:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Athens to Thessaloniki?

The latest bus to Thessaloniki departs from Athens at 23:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Athens Thessaloniki route?

Passengers looking to travel from Athens to Thessaloniki can travel with KTEL Thessaloniki, Union Ivkoni and Ilias Travel. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Thessaloniki?

You can check all the direct connections between Athens and Thessaloniki by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: KTEL Thessaloniki, Union Ivkoni and Ilias Travel.

What can I take with me on the bus to Thessaloniki from Athens?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Athens Thessaloniki bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Athens Thessaloniki bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Athens to Thessaloniki on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Athens to Thessaloniki?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 25 daily trips between Athens and Thessaloniki. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Athens to Thessaloniki?

Prices and availability for 25 trips between Athens and Thessaloniki change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Athens to Thessaloniki

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Athens and to Thessaloniki

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Athens and to Thessaloniki. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!