How to travel from Corfu to Thessaloniki, Greece

The distance between Corfu and Thessaloniki is around 298km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Corfu to Thessaloniki by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ThessalonikiCorfu if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Corfu (CFU) to Thessaloniki (SKG).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Sky Express

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Thessaloniki.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

KTEL Kerkyras

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Larissa then take the train to Thessaloniki.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Igoumenitsa then drive to Thessaloníki.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Corfu and Thessaloniki

There are several options for getting from Corfu to Thessaloniki by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Corfu and Thessaloniki is around 298km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 286km (178 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Corfu and Thessaloniki by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Corfu to Thessaloniki is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Corfu and Thessaloniki is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Corfu and Thessaloniki. We recommend that you fly from Corfu (CFU) to Thessaloniki (SKG). instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Corfu and Thessaloniki. We recommend that you fly from Corfu (CFU) to Thessaloniki (SKG). instead which will take 2h 10m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Corfu and Thessaloniki. The ferry typically takes around 5h 30m and departs twice daily.

KTEL Kerkyras run the ferry services between Corfu and Thessaloniki. Ferries run twice daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Corfu and Thessaloniki. Flights depart from Corfu (CFU) and arrive at Thessaloniki (SKG). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Corfu and Thessaloniki with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Sky Express and Olympic Air fly between Corfu and Thessaloniki. Flights depart from Corfu (CFU) and and arrive into Thessaloniki (SKG). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Corfu to Thessaloniki typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Corfu (CFU) and and arrive into Thessaloniki (SKG).

The closest major airport to Thessaloniki is Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) (SKG) which is approximately 14km (8 miles) from Thessaloniki. Kozani National Airport (KZI) (KZI) and Kavala International Airport (KVA) (KVA) 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 Corfu to Thessaloniki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Thessaloniki. instead which will take 5h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Corfu to Thessaloniki is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Corfu to Thessaloniki

Compare travel optionsbetween Corfu and Thessaloniki

Transport options from Corfu to Thessaloniki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 10m
€140($140)
hourly298km (185 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
5h 30m
€40($40)
twice daily358km (222 miles)
Ferry and Bus6h 50m
€20($20)
twice daily374km (232 miles)
Ferry and Train
5h 45m
€42($42)
twice a week455km (283 miles)
Ferry and Car
4h 50m
€55($55)
every 4 hours355km (221 miles)

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Airports near Thessaloniki

The following major airports near Thessaloniki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

SKG
Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
International Airport
Distance
14km (8 miles) from Thessaloniki
KZI
Kozani National Airport (KZI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Thessaloniki
KVA
Kavala International Airport (KVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Thessaloniki