Getting from Volos to Thessaloniki

If you are heading to Thessaloniki from Volos you are making your way from a city on the Pagasetic Gulf at the foot of the Pelion peninsula to the second largest city in Greece, in the north of the country, relatively close in geographic terms given both sit in the northern part of Greece. It has a waterfront that stretches for kilometres past the White Tower, exceptional food and a history shaped by Byzantine, Ottoman and modern Greek influences.

Take the ferry

There is no ferry from Volos to Thessaloniki. Both are mainland cities connected only by road. Getting there means driving from Volos north via the E75 motorway to Thessaloniki, which takes around 2.5 hours. Alternatively take the KTEL bus from Volos to Thessaloniki, which runs several times daily and takes around 3 hours.

Getting there by air

Thessaloniki has an international airport with daily connections from Athens. Volos has a small airport at Nea Anchialos with limited connections from Athens. Driving from Volos north to Thessaloniki via the E75 motorway is considerably more practical than flying for this connection given the short drive time.

Your best option

Drive from Volos north via the E75 motorway to Thessaloniki. At around 2.5 hours it is the most direct and practical approach. If you are traveling without a car, the KTEL bus from Volos bus station to Thessaloniki runs several times daily and takes around 3 hours. From Thessaloniki you have access to the full flight and ferry network for onward connections across Greece.