Thessaloniki to Athens by private coach

≈ 500 km · ≈ 5 h 30 min driving

from €1,380

A private coach from Thessaloniki to Athens costs from €1,380 one-way for a 33-seat vehicle. The trip is ≈ 500 km, about 5 h 30 min of driving.

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Estimated prices

Vehicle	One-way	Round trip, same day	2 days
33-seat coach 25 large suitcases	from €1,380	from €1,710	from €1,960
50-seat coach 45 large suitcases	from €1,770	from €2,180	from €2,630

Estimates include driver, fuel and the tolls, parking and driver-hour rules for Greece. The final price is confirmed after the availability check.

• This itinerary needs a second driver under driving-hours rules — included in the estimate.

CountryPickupDestinationDatePickup timePassengersLarge suitcases

Prices are instant estimates. The final price is confirmed after we check availability with the operator.

Local rules that change the price

• Coaches drop groups at designated bays near the Acropolis; central Athens restricts traffic on weekdays.
• Acropolis visits run on timed entry, so coach arrivals are planned around the ticket slot.
• Motorway tolls (Attiki Odos, Olympia Odos) are charged by vehicle size.
• VAT on passenger transport is 13%.

Thessaloniki to Athens by coach: quick answers

How much is a charter bus from Thessaloniki to Athens?

From €1,380 one-way and from €1,710 for a same-day round trip with a 33-seat coach; a 50-seat coach starts from €1,770 one-way. These are estimated prices with driver, fuel, tolls and parking included; the final price is confirmed after the availability check.

How long does the coach take from Thessaloniki to Athens?

About 5 h 30 min for ≈ 500 km, without traffic. Longer days add a second driver where driving-hours rules require it.

Thessaloniki to Athens by private coach

Estimated prices

Local rules that change the price

Thessaloniki to Athens by coach: quick answers

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