September 19, 2024

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When will the metro open in Thessaloniki and how much will a ticket cost


Thessaloniki's metro, which will change the city's transport profile, is almost ready to welcome the public.

Commercial operation of the main line of the Thessaloniki metro is expected to begin in November this year.

So the first ticket for metro in Thessaloniki will be issued to the first visitor in November 2024 when will it start launch of commercial operation the main metro line in the cityAccording to statements by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Staikouras, date of commencement of regular flights will be announced at the annual ΔΕΘ exhibition. Most of the metro work has now been completed and test runs are underway to ensure the system will begin operating as planned.

The main metro line, 9.6 km long and with 13 stations, will connect the New Railway Station with the Nea Elvetia area. The price of a metro ticket in Thessaloniki will be 0.90 euros (for 70 minutes), which is 0.30 euros cheaper than a 90-minute ticket on the Athens metro (1.20 euros).

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