How to get from İzmir to Thessaloniki
- 428 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 12h 45m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 11 October 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
15h 55m
3 transfers
Bus
€83
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from İzmir to Thessaloniki: bus. The two cities are about 428 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 11 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
428 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €91Checked Oct 11 | 12h 45m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €83Older observation | 15h 55m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€91Checked Oct 1112h 45m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€83Older observation15h 55m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
İzmir to Thessaloniki: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1İzmir Adnan Menderes → GeyiklibusRegional connection·4h 45m
- 2Geyikli → Çanakkalebus
FlixBus·1h - 3Çanakkale → Keşanbus
Metro Turizm·1h 15m - 4Keşan → Thessalonikibus
ArdaTur·5h 45m
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
İzmir 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
FlixBusGeyikli-ÇanakkaleBook →Metro TurizmÇanakkale-KeşanBook →ArdaTurKeşan-Thessaloniki, Sofia-ThessalonikiBook →
Pegasus Airlinesİzmir Adnan Menderes-Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Sabiha Gökçen Airport-Sofia AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Regional connection, FlixBus, Metro Turizm, ArdaTur, Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from İzmir to Thessaloniki works
Start with a Regional connection bus from İzmir to Geyikli, about 4h 45m. Transfer in Geyikli and continue by FlixBus bus on to Çanakkale (1h). Transfer in Çanakkale and continue by Metro Turizm bus on to Keşan (1h 15m). Transfer in Keşan and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Thessaloniki (5h 45m). In total it's roughly €83 over 15h 55m, 3 transfers.
İzmir to Thessaloniki: common questions
Is there a bus from İzmir 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 İzmir?
About 428 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does İzmir to Thessaloniki cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €77 to €83. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run İzmir to Thessaloniki?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, FlixBus, Metro Turizm, ArdaTur, Pegasus Airlines.
What is the cheapest way to get from İzmir 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: Regional connection, FlixBus, Metro Turizm, ArdaTur
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 17 Sep 2026