Thessaloniki to Athens train is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 45 daily train departures available, including 13 night trains.The earliest train departs from Thessaloniki train station at 07:00h, arriving to Athens train station at 13:45h the same day. While latest train departs at 23:45h, arriving at 06:15h the following day.
Departure station and country
Thessaloniki, Greece
Arrival station and country
Athens, Greece
Travel Distance
313 mi
Average Trip Duration
07h 17min
Total Departures
45
Popular Operators
Hellenic Train
Lowest Price
$55
Transportation Options
Train
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular train departures from Thessaloniki to Athens:
The shortest travel distance between Thessaloniki and Athens is 313 mi km.
The fastest train which departs at 07:04 has a travel time of 04:54h.
The longest travel time on the route is 09:40h.
It is a good idea to book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially if you're traveling during peak travel times.
Overnight trains from Thessaloniki to Athens
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Athens earlier, there
the same day.
Train companies operating the Thessaloniki to Athens route
Hellenic Train is the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet by travelers.
Departure and arrival train stations
Train station in Thessaloniki has earned an average score of 6.1 from our passengers, while the station in Athens has not be rated yet. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.