How to travel from Thessaloniki to Corinth, Greece

The distance between Thessaloniki and Corinth is around 435km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Thessaloniki to Corinth by 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 CorinthThessaloniki if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Corinth.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Athens and then to Korinthos N..

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Bus

Take the bus to Athens and then to Corinth.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Corinth.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance583km (362 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thessaloniki and Corinth

There are several options for getting from Thessaloniki to Corinth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).

The distance between Thessaloniki and Corinth is around 435km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (187 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Thessaloniki and Corinth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Thessaloniki to Corinth is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Thessaloniki and Corinth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Thessaloniki and Corinth. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Thessaloniki to Corinth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Athens and Korinthos N.. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Hellenic Railways Organisation (OSE) run train services between Thessaloniki and Corinth. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Thessaloniki and Corinth. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Thessaloniki to Corinth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Athens. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

KTEL Thessalonikis, KTEL Korinthias and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Thessaloniki and Corinth. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thessaloniki to Corinth. We recommend that you fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Corinth. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Corinth is Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) which is approximately 89km (55 miles) from Corinth. Kalamata International Airport (KLX) (KLX) and Araxos Airport (GPA) (GPA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Thessaloniki and Corinth. The distance is around 583km (362 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thessaloniki to Corinth is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Thessaloniki and Corinth

Transport options from Thessaloniki to Corinth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 55m
€80($80)
hourly435km (270 miles)
Train
5h 15m
€32($32)
5 times a day631km (392 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 55m
€50($50)
every 3 hours577km (359 miles)
Bus via Athens8h 25m
€32($32)
4 times a day585km (363 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€88($88)
on demand583km (362 miles)

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Airports near Corinth

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

ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Corinth
KLX
Kalamata International Airport (KLX)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Corinth
GPA
Araxos Airport (GPA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Corinth