Athens Thessaloniki
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Save €36.89 · +2h 20m
Time break-even · €15.81/hourMore about the choices
Distance difference: −1.3 km
If your time is worth more than €15.81/hour, the recommended route is the better value.
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Round trip is not available for this route yet.
11 charges on the recommended route.
Passenger-car charges are listed in driving order from Athens to Thessaloniki.
37.7 L · Estimated driving time, without live traffic.
Verified route facts, separate cost inputs.
The displayed main-route geometry was generated locally with Valhalla from a pinned Greece OpenStreetMap extract. Toll prices come from the normalized TripCost registry and official operator tariffs; fuel settings update only the local cost calculation.
The verified one-way route at a glance.
The recommended drive follows the A1 north. It is the practical time-first option, while the toll-free alternative keeps a similar distance but adds substantial driving time.
- Road distance
- 502.2 km
- Driving time
- 5 hrs 18 min
- Reference fuel
- €75.75
- Tolls
- €36.70
- Reference total
- €112.45
Plan the drive with clear numbers.
How far is Athens from Thessaloniki by car?
The recommended route is 502.2 km with a reference driving time of 5 hrs 18 min. Live traffic is not included in this static estimate.
How much are the tolls from Athens to Thessaloniki?
The recommended route includes 11 toll charges, totalling €36.70 for a passenger car.
Can I drive from Athens to Thessaloniki without tolls?
The available toll-free option is 500.9 km and takes about 7 hrs 38 min. Its estimated total is €75.54, compared with €112.45 for the recommended route.