How to travel from Athens to Thassos, Greece
The distance between Athens and Thassos is around 394km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Athens to Thassos by bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Thassos → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos.
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Kavala and then to Thasos.
- Duration24h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple ferry operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Mantoúdi then take a ferry to Volos then drive to Keramoti then take a ferry to Thasos.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€84($84)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Thassos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Athens to Thassos by bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 12h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Athens and Thassos is around 394km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)
It takes around 11h 25m to get from Athens and Thassos by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Thassos is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Thassos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Athens and Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Athens and Thassos. The ferry typically takes around 24h 10m and departs 3 times a week.
Blue Star Ferries, Thassos Ferries and Aneth Lines run the ferry services between Athens and Thassos. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 24h 10m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Athens to Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Thassos is Kavala International Airport (KVA) (KVA) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Thassos. Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD) (AXD) and Lemnos International Airport (LXS) (LXS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Athens to Thassos. We recommend that you take the bus to Thessaloniki and then to Kavala then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 11h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Thassos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 25m and will usually cost around €68 ($68).
Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Thassos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 2h 45m | €140($140) | hourly | 394km (245 miles) |
Ferry + 3 similar | 24h 10m | €105($105) | 3 times a week | 899km (559 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 11h 25m | €68($68) | every 4 hours | 717km (446 miles) |
| Bus to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station, ferry | 11h 55m | €43($43) | every 4 hours | 719km (447 miles) |
| Bus to Xánthi, Ferry | 12h 60m | €8($8) | once daily | 760km (472 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 30m | €84($84) | 6 times a week | 647km (402 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Athens and Thassos
Bus companies
KTEL Thessalonikis
KTEL Kavalas
Union Ivkoni
KTEL Xanthis
Airlines
Ferry operators
Thassos Ferries
Aneth Lines
Anes Ferries
Airports near Thassos
The following major airports near Thassos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kavala International Airport (KVA)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Thassos
Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Thassos
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Thassos