The public transportation zones in Thessaloniki are divided into two main categories, Urban and Suburban, with a clear geographical designation of the areas they cover:

1. Urban Zone

The Urban Zone includes the central and immediate surrounding areas of Thessaloniki, as well as central municipalities. Specifically, the Urban Zone, as defined, covers:

• Municipality of Ampelokipoi - Menemeni

• Municipality of Delta (Municipal Unit of Echedoros)

• Municipality of Thermaikos (Municipal Units of Thermaikos and Michaniona)

• Municipality of Thessaloniki

• Municipality of Kalamaria

• Municipality of Kordelio-Evosmos

• Municipality of Neapoli - Sykies 

• Municipality of Pavlos Melas

• Municipality of Pylaia-Chortiatis

• Municipality of Oraiokastro (Municipal of Unit of Oraiokastro)

• Municipality of Thermi ( Settlements of Thermi & Triadi - Buses 66 & 67)

The following transfer stations are also within the Urban zone: “Ν. S. Stathmos (Railway Station)”, “Macedonia KTEL intercity bus station”, “Chalkidiki KTEL intercity bus station”, “Nea Elvetia”, “IKEA”.

   2.Suburban Zone

The Suburban Zone was defined by the Joint Ministerial Decision A/68587/5029/03/04.07.2003 (Government Gazette B' 934) and pertains to areas located on the outskirts of Thessaloniki and in more remote municipalities.

The areas comprising the Suburban Zone are:

• Municipality of Delta (Municipal Units of Chalastra and Axios)

• Municipality of Thermaikos (Municipal Unit of Epanomi)

• Municipality of Thermi - Excluding settlements of Thermi & Triadi (About  Buses 87 & 88)

• Municipality of Lagadas (Municipal Units of Koronia, Lagadas , Lachanas and Assiros)

• Municipality of Chalkidona

• Municipality of Oraiokastro (Municipal of Units of Kallithea and Mygdonia)

The distinction between urban and suburban zones in Thessaloniki sets the ticket pricing and travel options between these areas. Starting from December 1, 2024, the ticket prices and fare types will be as follows:

Ticket Prices for Each Zone

• Urban Zone:

  • Standard urban zone ticket valid for 70 minutes: €0.60.

  • Package of 10+1 standard urban tickets valid for 70 minutes per ticket: 5,80€.

• Suburban Zone:

  • Standard suburban zone ticket valid for 70 minutes: 0,80€.

  • Package of 10+1 standard suburban tickets valid for 70 minutes per ticket: 7,80€.

  • Note: A suburban ticket (€0.80) can also be used on urban zone routes, provided it is within the 70-minute time limit.

• Special Bus Lines:

  • Ticket for Airport, Express, or Cultural Routes: €2 (regardless of zone).

These include lines X1 (Airport), X2 (Airport), and the Cultural Route (No. 50).

• Daily Ticket:

  • 24-Hour Unlimited Travel Ticket (excluding special lines): 2,50€.

• Reduced Fares

  • All eligible parties such as students, persons with disabilities (PwD), large families, retirees over 65, unemployed individuals, etc. prices are 50% of the standard fare. The only exception is The 24-hour unlimited travel ticket does not offer a discounted rate.

• Travel within Urban Zone:

Both endpoints of the journey are located within the urban zone.

Cost: 0,60€.

• Travel Between Urban and Suburban Zones

  One endpoint is within the urban zone, while the other is within the suburban zone.

  Cost: 0,80€.

  

• Travel within suburban zone

  Both endpoints of the journey are located within the suburban zone, regardless of the route length.

  Cost: 0,80€.

  

• Travel with transfer (total duration up to 70 minutes, at least one point in suburban zone)

  The route includes at least one transfer point or endpoint in the suburban zone.

  Cost: 0,80€

  

• Travel with transfer (total duration up to 70 minutes, all points within urban zone)

  All transfer points and journey endpoints are within the urban zone.
  Cost: 0,60€.

  

• Travel on Special Bus Lines

Applies to travel on special bus lines: X1 (Airport), X2 (Airport), and the Cultural Route (No. 50).

Cost: 2€ (ανεξαρτήτως ζώνης).