How to get from Ankara to Thessaloniki
- 843 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Thessaloniki. The most useful door-to-door route takes 21h 20m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 843 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
843 km
Ankara to Thessaloniki: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara → Istanbulbus12Go·8h
- 2Istanbul → Thessalonikibus
ArdaTur·9h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departure and arrival
Ankara to Thessaloniki on Omio
We have no stored Omio fares for this pair yet. Omio's search shows the trips for the day you pick.
Search on OmioOperators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with 12Go, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Thessaloniki works
Start with a 12Go bus from Ankara to Istanbul, about 8h. Transfer in Istanbul and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Thessaloniki (9h 30m). In total it's roughly €57 over 21h 20m, 1 transfer.
Ankara to Thessaloniki: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Thessaloniki?
The most useful route takes about 21h 20m by bus, 1 transfer.
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 €57 to €119. 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 12Go, ArdaTur.
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.
Where to next
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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: 12Go, ArdaTur
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Sep 2026