Cities Near Thessaloníki
Cities near Thessaloníki, Greece: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Veria, Kateríni, Edessa. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Thessaloníki, Greece is Veria, about 39 mi (63 km) away — roughly 1 hr 10 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VeriaOld quarter, with Vergina tombs nearby | 39 mi / 63 km | 1 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| KateríniBeaches below Mount Olympus | 34 mi / 55 km | 1 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| EdessaFamous waterfalls | 48 mi / 76 km | 1 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| SérresCaves and mountains | 44 mi / 71 km | 1 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| KaválaAqueduct and harbour | 80 mi / 129 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lárisa | 75 mi / 120 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Prilep | 87 mi / 139 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bitola | 88 mi / 141 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Volos | 89 mi / 143 km | 2 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Blagoevgrad | 95 mi / 153 km | 2 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Thessaloníki
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Veria, Kateríni, Edessa, Sérres, Kavála. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Thessaloníki include Veria, Kateríni, Edessa, Sérres, Kavála. The closest is Veria, about 39 miles (63 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.