Thessaloniki travel guide: airport, metro, buses and trains
How to get from Makedonia Airport to the city, how the new metro works, what tickets cost and where trains and long distance buses leave from.
From the airport to the city
| Transport | Goes to | Ticket |
|---|---|---|
| Bus 01X (night 01N) | City centre, New Railway Station, KTEL Makedonia bus station | €2.00, valid 70 minutes |
| Bus X3 | Mikra metro station | €2.00 |
| Bus 2X | Nea Elvetia metro station | €2.00 |
| Taxi | Anywhere | Metered, rank in Arrivals |
The metro
The metro runs from the New Railway Station through the centre (Venizelou, Agias Sofias, Sintrivani) to Nea Elvetia, with a branch to Kalamaria and Mikra since August 2026. It runs from 05:30 to 00:30, and until 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Single metro ticket | €0.60 (reduced €0.30) |
| Day ticket | €2.50 |
| 10+1 tickets | €5.80 |
Trains and long distance buses
- New Railway Station: trains to Athens, Larissa, Katerini and Veria. It has its own metro station.
- KTEL Makedonia: the main long distance bus station, served by airport bus 01X.
- Halkidiki: buses leave from the KTEL Halkidiki station in the east of the city.
Detailed guides
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Thessaloniki Airport to the city centre?
Bus 01X goes to the centre, the New Railway Station and KTEL Makedonia. The ticket costs €2 and is valid for 70 minutes.
Does the metro go to Thessaloniki Airport?
Not directly. Take bus X3 from the airport to Mikra metro station, then the metro.
How much is the metro in Thessaloniki?
A single ticket costs €0.60 and a day ticket €2.50.
Times and fares can change because of works, strikes or events. Always check the official source before you travel: thessmetro.gr and oseth.com.gr. Last checked: 22/10/2026.