- Must visit
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
Major museum with finds from ancient Macedonia, including gold, sculpture, and funerary artifacts. Essential for understanding the region’s ancient history.
Cheapest price
$178
Average price
$212
Fastest journey
1 d 20 h 45 m
Average duration
2 d 2 h 8 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
1506 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Thessaloniki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Thessaloniki will cost around $212 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $178.
It's difficult to get from Berlin to Thessaloniki without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Thessaloniki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $43, and a bus costs an average of $117.
Distance: 935 miles (1506 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$198 Average price | $196 Average price Cheapest | $497 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
42h 51m Average total duration 42h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Thessaloniki:
A flight is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Berlin to Thessaloniki costing on average $198 (€162).
Other travel options to Thessaloniki take longer:
Bus takes on average 42h 21m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 59h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $258 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 45h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 48h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 46h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 44h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 62h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:28AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 50h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 50h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:39AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 50h46 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 50h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 42h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 41h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 48h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 46h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 45h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 55h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 45h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 44h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $206 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 44h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 44h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 54h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 43h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 43h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:26PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 50h04 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:57PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 49h33 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:04PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 49h26 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 54h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 61h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 60h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 46h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 52h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 45h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 45h31 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $145 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Thessaloniki buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 55h55 | 12:25 PM Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Berlin, Hardenbergplatz (Zoologischer Garten) | 62h15 | 10:30 PM Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 45h05 | 12:25 PM Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 44h45 | 12:25 PM Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 PM Berlin, Hardenbergplatz (Zoologischer Garten) | 61h10 | 12:25 PM Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 60h25 | 12:25 PM Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 45h40 | 10:30 PM Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Berlin to Thessaloniki run on average 5 times per day, taking around 42h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $117 (€96) but you can travel from only $43 (€35) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 935 miles (1506 km) distance in 44h 10m.
Distance 935 miles (1506 km) |
Average bus duration 42h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $117 (€96) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 44h 10m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Thessaloniki — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Thessaloniki trip today.
Major museum with finds from ancient Macedonia, including gold, sculpture, and funerary artifacts. Essential for understanding the region’s ancient history.
Leading museum on Byzantine art and daily life, with icons, mosaics, and richly curated permanent galleries. One of the city’s most important cultural stops.
Contemporary art museum known for modern Greek and international works, temporary exhibitions, and a strong presence in the city’s festival scene.
Thessaloniki’s grand central square opening toward the sea, lined with cafes and neoclassical facades. A must-see urban landmark and common social media backdrop.
Long seafront walking route ideal for strolling, cycling, and sunset views. One of the city’s most loved everyday public spaces.
The Upper Town preserves traditional houses, narrow lanes, and some of the city’s best viewpoints. Ideal for slower walks and photography.
A signature Thessaloniki pastry made with flaky phyllo and filled with sweet custard, cheese, or minced meat. It is one of the city’s most iconic breakfast foods.
The city’s famous sesame bread ring, sold widely by street vendors. It is a simple, traditional snack strongly associated with everyday life in Thessaloniki.
Crisp triangular phyllo pastries filled with rich cream, originally linked with the Panorama area of Thessaloniki. They are among the city’s best-known sweets.
Well-known modern meze restaurant focused on seasonal ingredients, seafood, and creative Greek cooking in a lively, contemporary setting.
Long-established restaurant serving classic Greek and Mediterranean dishes in an elegant dining room. Suitable for a more formal Thessaloniki meal.
Established seafood restaurant known for polished service, quality fish, and refined Greek dishes. A strong choice for a more upscale meal.
Generally affordable for a European city. Food and coffee are reasonable, while hotels rise in peak summer and during major events.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change for cafes is enough. Round up taxi fares; tipping is appreciated, not required.
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Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL -> Aristotelous Square, Thessaloniki
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Thessaloniki by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Thessaloniki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Berlin to Thessaloniki buses use the Berlin, Alexanderplatz to Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) station pair. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Thessaloniki bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) is 9 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Berlin (in the station), Schnitzel Express (0.5 km), Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
Available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Elevators, ramps.
Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) is 1 km from Thessaloniki city centre. Public transport options include:
Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ).
Available at Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ): Elevators, ramps.
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