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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.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
VeriaOld quarter, with Vergina tombs nearby39 mi / 63 km1 hr 10 minDrive/railDay trip
KateríniBeaches below Mount Olympus34 mi / 55 km1 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip
EdessaFamous waterfalls48 mi / 76 km1 hr 25 minDrive/railDay trip
SérresCaves and mountains44 mi / 71 km1 hr 20 minDrive/railDay trip
KaválaAqueduct and harbour80 mi / 129 km1 hr 51 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Lárisa75 mi / 120 km1 hr 44 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Prilep87 mi / 139 km2 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Bitola88 mi / 141 km2 hr 2 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Volos89 mi / 143 km2 hr 4 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Blagoevgrad95 mi / 153 km2 hr 13 minDrive/railDay 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.

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