Athens is 550 km from Halkidiki. You can fly (50 minutes), drive (5.5 hours), or take the bus. See our detailed getting here guide.
Athens to Thessaloniki flights: 50 minutes, €50-100. Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Sky Express. Multiple daily flights. See how to get from SKG.
Athens → E75 → Lamia → Larissa → Thessaloniki → Halkidiki. 550 km, ~5.5 hours. Tolls: ~€30-35. Ideal if you want to explore! See our road trip guide and car rental guide.
KTEL Athens-Thessaloniki (~5.5 hours, €30-40), then transfer to KTEL Halkidikis. See schedules.
Athens-Thessaloniki via Hellenic Train (~4 hours, €30-50). Then KTEL or car rental.
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Approximate road distances and drive times. Tap a village for more.
| Destination | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Toroni | 312 km | 3 h 40 min |
| Pefkochori | 312 km | 3 h 40 min |
| Chanioti | 314 km | 3 h 42 min |
| Kallithea | 327 km | 3 h 51 min |
| Neos Marmaras | 328 km | 3 h 52 min |
| Sarti | 328 km | 3 h 52 min |
| Afytos | 331 km | 3 h 54 min |
| Vourvourou | 343 km | 4 h 2 min |
| Nikiti | 348 km | 4 h 6 min |
| Nea Moudania | 356 km | 4 h 11 min |
| Uranoupoli | 366 km | 4 h 18 min |
Estimates based on great-circle distance × road factor and average speed. Actual time depends on traffic, border crossings and chosen route.
How to get from Athens to Halkidiki — 50min flight, 550km drive
Car (best for flexibility), bus (KTEL Halkidiki from Thessaloniki), or fly to Thessaloniki (SKG) and continue by car/transfer. Details in the guide above.
Greece is in Schengen. EU/EEA citizens need no visa. Other nationalities — check with the relevant consulate.
May–September for beaches. July–August is peak (hottest, priciest). For quieter trips with great weather, pick June or September.