🛬 How to Reach Thessaloniki
✈️ By Flight
You can reach Thessaloniki directly from many major European cities, including:
Rome, Paris, Zagreb, Milan, Bucharest, Vienna, Krakow, Berlin, Budapest, Bologna, Napoli, Sarajevo, Malta and others.
Affordable flights are available frequently.
🚌 By Bus – Athens ↔ Thessaloniki
The journey takes approximately 6 hours.
- One-way: €42.90
- Return: €68.60
🔗 KTEL – Athens to Thessaloniki Bus Info
🚆 By Train from Athens
Travel by train is technically possible, but not recommended due to safety concerns after the Tempe train disaster on 28 February 2023.
Learn more here: Tempe Disaster Details
🚌 By Bus – Sofia (Bulgaria) ↔ Thessaloniki
Several daily trips connect Sofia and Thessaloniki.
- One-way: €18–23
- Return: €32–41
- Duration: 5–7 hours