How to get from Ankara to Thessaloniki
- 843 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 20h 15m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 7 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Thessaloniki: train, bus. The two cities are about 843 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 7 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €59, on Tue, Sep 15.
This fare comes from a search on September 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
843 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €297Checked Sep 23 | 20h 15m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €62Older observation | 15h 35m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€297Checked Sep 2320h 15m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€62Older observation15h 35m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ankara 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.
- 1Ankara → Istanbultrain
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.·4h 16m - 2Istanbul → Thessalonikibus
ArdaTur·9h 30m
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
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Flight prices by day, Ankara to Thessaloniki
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€182Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Ankara-IstanbulBook →ArdaTurIstanbul-Thessaloniki, Sofia-ThessalonikiBook →
Turkish AirlinesAnkara Esenboğa Airport-Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport-Sofia AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur, Turkish Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Thessaloniki works
Start with a TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. train from Ankara to Istanbul, about 4h 16m. Transfer in Istanbul and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Thessaloniki (9h 30m). In total it's roughly €62 over 15h 35m, 1 transfer.
Ankara to Thessaloniki: common questions
Is there a train from Ankara to Thessaloniki?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Ankara to Thessaloniki?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Thessaloniki from Ankara?
About 843 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Thessaloniki cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €68 to €118. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Ankara to Thessaloniki?
On this route you travel with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur, Turkish Airlines.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara 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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur
Route calculated: 7 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 7 Sep 2026