How to get from İzmir to Thessaloniki
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 15h 55m, from €54.
We compared the ways to travel from İzmir to Thessaloniki. The most useful door-to-door route takes 15h 55m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 428 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
İzmir to Thessaloniki: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1İzmir → KeşanbusBalıkesir Uludağ Turizm·7h 22m
- 2Keşan → Thessalonikibus
ArdaTur·5h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
İzmir to Thessaloniki prices by travel date
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3 ways from İzmir to Thessaloniki: flight, train, bus
How the trip from İzmir to Thessaloniki works
Start with a Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm bus from İzmir to Keşan, about 7h 22m. Transfer in Keşan and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Thessaloniki (5h 45m). In total it's roughly €54 over 15h 55m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Thessaloniki
DepartureİzmirWho runs İzmir to Thessaloniki
ArdaTurKeşan-ThessalonikiBook →
Pegasus AirlinesSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
İzmir to Thessaloniki: common questions
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Thessaloniki?+−
The most useful route takes about 15h 55m by bus, 1 transfer.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €54. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run İzmir to Thessaloniki?+−
On this route you travel with Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm, ArdaTur.
Can you get from İzmir to Thessaloniki without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 15h 55m.
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.
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