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How to get from Thessaloniki to Athens
3 ways, 303 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 4h 48m | €120–180 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 7h 5m | €50–70 estimated |
| Taxi | 7h 5m | €600–900 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Thessaloniki to Athens?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 4h 48m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 303 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Thessaloniki to Athens?
- Drive is the cheapest, from €50. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Thessaloniki to Athens?
- About 1h 3m in the air (SKG → ATH), about 4h 48m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run €120–180; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Athens from Thessaloniki by road?
- About 498 km, roughly 7h 5m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around €50–70; tolls and parking are extra.