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.
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 Thessaloniki → Corfu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Corfu (CFU) to Thessaloniki (SKG).
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+ 1 othersTake a ferry to Thessaloniki.
KTEL Kerkyras
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Take a ferry to Larissa then take the train to Thessaloniki.
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Take a ferry to Igoumenitsa then drive to Thessaloníki.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 10m | €140($140) | hourly | 298km (185 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 30m | €40($40) | twice daily | 358km (222 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 6h 50m | €20($20) | twice daily | 374km (232 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 5h 45m | €42($42) | twice a week | 455km (283 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 50m | €55($55) | every 4 hours | 355km (221 miles) |
KTEL Kerkyras
Kerkyra Lines
Kerkyra Seaways
Union Ivkoni
Sky Express
The following major airports near Thessaloniki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.