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Port guide: compare transport from Thessalonique

Thessalonique, Greece 17 transport option(s) compared
75 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Thessalonique

Port call at Thessalonique (Greece). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Ladadika, is free, and the fastest takes around 6 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Terminal in the historic port of Thessaloniki, 1 km from the seafront and city centre.

Port de Thessalonique
Cheapest option Free Walk to Ladadika
Fastest option 6 min Taxi to Place Aristote
Simplest option Walk to Ladadika Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Seafront on foot
  • OASTH buses available
  • Taxis in front of the terminal

Warnings

  • Easily accessible but little visited by cruise passengers
  • Little information in French

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Ladadika

Free - 8 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Lively neighbourhood very close to the port, ideal for cafés and restaurants

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

17 option(s) shown for Thessalonique

Walk to Ladadika

Ladadika / restaurant district

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Lively neighbourhood very close to the port, ideal for cafés and restaurants

Attention point

Mainly gastronomic and atmospheric, less heritage interest than the old town

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; great choice for a short trip from the terminal

Source : Port of Thessaloniki; ; guides touristiques Thessalonique

Walk to Place Aristote

Place Aristote / city centre

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

The city centre is very close to the cruise terminal

Attention point

Can be used during the day and when there are many stopovers

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; the easiest way to start your visit to the centre of Thessaloniki

Source : Port of Thessaloniki; DIY Cruise Ports;

Bus to Thessaloniki railway station

Thessaloniki Railway Station

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 0,60 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency High frequency according to OASTH lines
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

A quick and economical way to get to the station

Attention point

Can be less practical with a lot of luggage

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the active stop near the port towards New Railway Station

Source : OASTH; Hellenic Train;

City bus to Tour Blanche

White Tower of Thessaloniki

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 0,60 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency High frequency according to OASTH lines
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

An economical way of getting to the eastern seafront without a long walk

Attention point

Exact stop to be checked depending on the port exit used

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to the OASTH stop nearest to the port, then take the bus to the seafront.

Source : OASTH; Port of Thessaloniki;

Taxi to Place Aristote

Place Aristote / city centre

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 6 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very quick to get to the centre without walking

Attention point

Not necessary if you walk easily

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for PRM, heat or luggage

Source : Port of Thessaloniki; ; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Tour Blanche

White Tower of Thessaloniki

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct access to the main monument without a long walk

Attention point

More expensive than bus or walking

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good choice if time is limited or it's very hot.

Source : Port of Thessaloniki; ; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Thessaloniki airport

Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm price or ask for meter before departure

Source : Thessaloniki Airport; Port of Thessaloniki;

Walk to Tour Blanche

White Tower of Thessaloniki

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

An easy stroll along the seafront to the iconic monument

Attention point

Longer distance from the port, heat possible in summer

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; follow the seafront for a clear and pleasant walk

Source : Port of Thessaloniki; DIY Cruise Ports;

Metro to Agia Sofia

Agia Sofia / historic centre

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 0,60 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency High frequency according to metro timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Quick access to the historic and shopping centre

Attention point

Need to get to a metro station from the terminal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to the most convenient station then take the metro to Agia Sofia

Source : Thessaloniki Metro; Reuters;

Metro to train station

Thessaloniki Railway Station

Metro Station / airport
Estimated cost 0,60 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency High frequency according to metro timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Useful for getting to the central station without a taxi

Attention point

Need to get to a metro station from the terminal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to the nearest station then take the metro to New Railway Station

Source : Thessaloniki Metro; Hellenic Train;

Bus to Thessaloniki airport

Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Frequent according to OASTH timetable, day and night service according to line
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical option for getting to the airport

Attention point

Need to get to the airport line stop in the city centre or at the station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, use the OASTH airport line from the centre or station.

Source : OASTH; Thessaloniki Airport; Municipality of Thessaloniki

VTC to Thessaloniki airport

Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability depending on time of day and cruise crowds

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the exact pick-up point at the terminal exit

Source : Uber; Thessaloniki Airport;

Taxi to Pella

Pella Archaeological Site

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 70,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Available by reservation or negotiation at the terminal
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct route to visit the ancient site of Pella without connection

Attention point

High cost for a single person

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm price, wait and return before departure

Source : services taxi locaux; guides touristiques Thessalonique

VTC to Pella

Pella Archaeological Site

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 80,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Comfortable for a private excursion with a fixed price

Attention point

More expensive than group options

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book in advance and confirm time of return to port

Source : opérateurs VTC locaux; guides touristiques Thessalonique

Walk to Thessaloniki railway station

Thessaloniki Railway Station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to reach trains without a taxi

Attention point

Less touristy urban walk, not very pleasant with luggage

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful only if you're walking easily or without luggage

Source : Port of Thessaloniki; Hellenic Train;

Train to Kalambaka / Meteora

Kalambaka Railway Station

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 210 min
Frequency A few trains a day according to the Hellenic Train timetable
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Includes a rail excursion to Meteora

Attention point

Very long journey, generally not suited to a short stopover

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Thessaloniki Railway Station then train to Kalambaka

Source : Hellenic Train; ; Visit Meteora

Train to Athens

Athens / Larissa Station

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 300 min
Frequency Regular intercity trains according to Hellenic Train timetable
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Useful after disembarkation to reach Athens

Attention point

Unsuitable for a single-day stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Thessaloniki Railway Station then intercity train to Athens

Source : Hellenic Train;

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.