How to get from Ankara to Thessaloniki
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Thessaloniki. The most useful door-to-door route takes 15h 53m by bus, flight, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 850 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
Ankara to Thessaloniki: cheapest or fastest?
| Price | Duration | Transfers | Transport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | $233 | 15h 53m | 2 transfers | bus, flight |
| Cheapest found | $145 | 28h 40m | 4 transfers | bus |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
The journey, step by step
- 1busAnkara → Yalova
FlixBus - 2busYalova → Karamürsel districtFlixBus
- 3flightIstanbul → Thessaloniki
Pegasus Airlines
How the trip from Ankara to Thessaloniki works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Ankara to Yalova, about 6h 30m. Transfer in Yalova and continue by FlixBus bus on to Karamürsel district (15 min). Transfer in Istanbul and continue by PC flight on to Thessaloniki (2h 23m). In total it's roughly EUR 205 over 15h 53m, 2 transfers.
Who runs Ankara to Thessaloniki
The Ankara to Thessaloniki route is operated by FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Getting from Ankara to Thessaloniki without flying
There is a ground route from Ankara to Thessaloniki: about 28h 40m by bus. Slower than flying, but you skip the airport entirely.
Ankara to Thessaloniki: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Thessaloniki?
The most useful route takes about 15h 53m by bus, flight, 2 transfers.
How far is Thessaloniki from Ankara?
About 850 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Thessaloniki cost?
The best price in our latest search was €205. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Thessaloniki?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 15h 53m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Thessaloniki?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 15h 53m.
Which operators run Ankara to Thessaloniki?
This route is run by FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines. You book directly with them.
Can you get from Ankara to Thessaloniki without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 28h 40m.
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 a trusted partner. We never add a booking fee, so the price you see is the price you pay there.
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