Driving from Berlin to Thessaloníki
Thessaloníki lies 1,506 km (936 mi) south-east of Berlin, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 58 min without stops, over roughly 1,837 km (1,141 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Berlin | Thessaloníki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Greece |
| Population | 3.4 million | 317,778 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) |
Clocks in Thessaloníki are 1 h ahead of Berlin right now, so a 22 h 58 min journey lands 23 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Thessaloníki
Crossing from Germany into Greece: the dialling code becomes +30; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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Staying in Thessaloníki
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Common questions
How far is Thessaloníki from Berlin?
1,506 km (936 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Berlin; by road roughly 1,837 km (1,141 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Thessaloníki by car?
About 22 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Thessaloníki?
Thessaloníki is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Athens against Europe/Berlin).
What currency do I need in Thessaloníki?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.