How to get from İzmir to Thessaloniki
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from İzmir to Thessaloniki. The most useful door-to-door route takes 15h 55m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 428 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
428 km
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| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €125Checked Sep 9 | 5h 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €189Reading date not recorded | 41h 05m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €54Older observation | 15h 55m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€125Checked Sep 95h 55m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€189Reading date not recorded41h 05m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€54Older observation15h 55m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
İzmir to Thessaloniki: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1İzmir → KeşanbusBalıkesir Uludağ Turizm·7h 22m
- 2Keşan → Thessalonikibus
ArdaTur·5h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, İzmir to Thessaloniki
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€101October 2026
€108Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
ArdaTurKeşan-ThessalonikiBook →
SunExpressİzmir-SarajevoSee live options and dates →
SunExpressSarajevo-ThessalonikiSee live options and dates →
FlixBusİzmir Otogar Tesis-İstanbul Esenler Otogarı, Veliko Tarnovo-Blagoevgrad, Blagoevgrad-ThessalonikiBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-Veliko TarnovoBook →On this route you travel with Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm, ArdaTur, SunExpress, FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from İzmir to Thessaloniki works
Start with a Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm bus from İzmir to Keşan, about 7h 22m. Transfer in Keşan and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Thessaloniki (5h 45m). In total it's roughly €54 over 15h 55m, 1 transfer.
İzmir to Thessaloniki: common questions
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Thessaloniki?
The most useful route takes about 15h 55m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Thessaloniki from İzmir?
About 428 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does İzmir to Thessaloniki cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €54 to €93. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run İzmir to Thessaloniki?
On this route you travel with Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm, ArdaTur, SunExpress, FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
Can you get from İzmir to Thessaloniki without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 15h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from İzmir to Thessaloniki?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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