Athens to Thessaloniki train is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 27 daily train departures available, including 3 night trains. The earliest train departs from Athens train station at 06:58h, arriving to Thessaloniki train station at 11:58h the same day. While latest train departs at 23:00h, arriving at 05:15h the following day.
Departure station and country
Athens, Greece
Arrival station and country
Thessaloniki, Greece
Travel Distance
313 mi
Average Trip Duration
06h 00min
Total Departures
27
Popular Operators
Hellenic Train
Lowest Price
£38
Transportation Options
Train
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular train departures from Athens to Thessaloniki:
The shortest travel distance between Athens and Thessaloniki is 313 mi km.
The fastest train which departs at 06:58 has a travel time of 05:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 07:00h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Train companies operating the Athens to Thessaloniki route
Hellenic Train is the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet by travellers.
Departure and arrival train stations
Train station in Athens has not been rated yet. However, the bus station in Thessaloniki has earned a score of 6.1 from our passengers. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.