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Car Hire at Thessaloniki Train Station - Touring Northern Greece

Thessaloniki Train Station is the city's main transport hub and one of the most important railway facilities in northern Greece. Located on Monastiriou Street (Thessaloniki's main thoroughfare) in the central district of Xirokrini, it has seven platforms and numerous commercial enterprises operating within the station premises. It is the principal point of departure or transfer for services covering large portions of the country, including the Florina and Larissa suburban lines (both very popular with tourists visiting the city's coastal regions) and the busy long-distance service that stops at Athens, Alexandroupolis and Dikea. The station also serves several international routes to Belgrade, Skopje and Sofia.

Known locally as Neos Sidirodromikos Stathmos Thessalonikis (or Νέος Σιδηροδρομικός Σταθμός Θεσσαλονίκης in Greek), Thessaloniki Train Station was officially opened in 1961 as the replacement for the city's older and much smaller passenger station. Largely unchanged since then, it remains the country's busiest and largest railway hub one of Greece's most striking pieces of modern architecture. Thessaloniki's new metro system (delayed due to the excavation of many important historical discoveries from the Roman and Byzantine periods) is designed to connect with the train station, from where passengers can travel quickly and effortlessly with the city's many tourist sights.

The northern city of Thessaloniki is famed for its abundance of archaeological treasures which have been proudly preserved in prime spots across the centre. An integral part of the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires, the city today boasts many preserved vestiges from all those periods which today provide visitors with a poignant reminder of Thessaloniki's importance over the centuries. Besides taking a selfie in front of the triumphal Arch of Galerius, don't miss the chance to savour the atmosphere of an authentic Roman forum before marvelling at the many rare frescoes at the Rotunda.

With a car hire from Thessaloniki Train Station you can combine a sightseeing programme in this incredible city with a series of exciting excursions to many of its most interesting outlying areas, such as Mount Athos, one of the most important centres of the Orthodox Christian world with twenty monasteries inhabited by some 2,000 monks. Beyond Thessaloniki's golden beaches you'll find the translucent waters of Halkidiki, a quaint seaside resort just a short journey from the city. An hour's drive from Thessaloniki lies the charming town of Polygyros, famous for its archeological museum, one of the best in the whole of Greece.

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Station Information

Thessaloniki Train Station is ideally located on Monastiriou Avenue, about a 15-minute drive from Aristotle Square in the heart of the city centre. It is an important railway hub in northern Greece and very accessible by road, train, bus and Thessaloniki's new metro system. Opened on the 12th of June 1961, the station covers an area of 90 acres, making it one of the largest railway stations in south-east Europe.

Where to pick up my car hire at Thessaloniki Central Station

Some of the world's most presitigious companies (most notably Hertz and Sixt) offer car hire at Thessaloniki Train Station, with their offices located in the city's bustling port area close to the railway station. In order to make sure that the collection process is as speedy as possible, it's always best to make sure that you have all the documents prepared when you arrive at the pick-up point, such as your passport, valid credit card (in the main driver's name) and your driving licence.

	Hertz at Thessaloniki Train Station Salaminos 4 Thessaloniki, Greece 546 25 +30 231 052 8525	Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-8pm (closed Sun)
	Sixt at Thessaloniki Train Station Salaminos 2 Thessaloniki, Greece 546 25 +30 231 052 7528	Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm (closed Sun)

Station facilities

Recently restored and improved, Thessaloniki Train Station is a vibrant transport hub in a prime location close to the city's historic centre. It offers everything passengers need for a stress-free visit to one of Europe's most fascinating places, including a large waiting area, numerous ticket offices, left-luggage facilities and a large shopping centre under the same roof. It also boasts an impressive number of restaurants, cafés, souvenir shops and a small chapel. The central hall is the main hub of the station with plenty of staff on hand to help people with the ticket machines, especially tourists. There's a taxi rank and car park in the forecourt, as well as regular buses and the metro close by.

How to get to and from Thessaloniki Central station

Due to its convenient location on the city's main avenue (Monastiriou Street), travellers who rent a car at Thessaloniki Train Station are able to collect their vehicle quickly and easily. One of the main forms of transportation to and from the station is the efficient bus service operated by OASTH. Bus number 78 connects the station with Macedonia InterCity Bus Terminal (KTEL) and Thessaloniki International Airport. The station is aso served by both lines of Thessaloniki's new metro network which crosses the city.

Parking tips

Parking your car rental in Thessaloniki takes a bit of planning, as is the case in most large Greek cities. As the country’s second-largest city, Thessaloniki's city centre is generally very busy and available parking spaces can be hard to find. The good news is that many of the city's main tourist attractions have their own car parks, as well as most of the top hotels. On-street parking is permitted throughout the city and nowadays is mostly paid with meters available on every street (beware of any local parking restrictions and operating hours). Free car parks are available further away from the city centre, with local transport providing a cheaper option for visitors looking to see the main sights, such as Thessaloniki's excellent museums. Thessaloniki Train Station has a car park, with more spaces being provided as part of the new metro station complex.

Useful links

Thessaloniki Tourist Info