THE SHORT VERSION
Thessaloniki to Piraeus at a glance.
- From
- Thessaloniki Θεσσαλονίκη
- To
- Piraeus Πειραιάς
- Road distance
- About 506 km
- Straight line
- 306 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~5 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Piraeus to Thessaloniki →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Thessaloniki
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
Arriving in Piraeus
Ask the seller where the service ends in Piraeus. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
KEEP GOING
From Piraeus, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Piraeus
More buses from Thessaloniki
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Thessaloniki from Piraeus by road?+
About 506 km by road (306 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Thessaloniki to Piraeus take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 5 h 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Thessaloniki?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Piraeus to Thessaloniki?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Piraeus to Thessaloniki guide.
Where does the bus from Thessaloniki arrive in Piraeus?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Thessaloniki to Piraeus?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Thessaloniki to Piraeus bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Piraeus by bus?+
Direct buses from Piraeus include Nafplio, Patras, Tirana, Sofia. See all connections on our Piraeus bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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