Commuters in Thessaloniki can expect significantly reduced transportation costs as Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Staikouras announced new fare structures for both the upcoming Thessaloniki metro and city buses.
The announcement was made during a meeting with representatives from the Thessaloniki Transport Authority (OSETh) and the Thessaloniki Urban Transport Organization (OASTh) on Monday.
The highly anticipated Thessaloniki metro, set to open by November 30, will offer single-ride tickets at a base price of €0.60. For those seeking greater value, a package of 10 tickets will be sold for €5.80, and will include an additional bonus ticket, effectively giving customers 11 rides for the price of 10. This pricing strategy aims to boost ridership as the new metro service rolls out.
In a similar effort to make public transportation more accessible, single bus ticket prices will drop from €0.90 to €0.60, mirroring the metro ticket cost. The 10+1 ticket bundle for buses will also be priced at €5.80, aligning bus fares with the new metro system and offering substantial savings to frequent travelers.
Longer-term ticketing options will provide even greater savings, with the cost of a 30-day unlimited travel card set at €16 for use on both buses and the metro. Currently, a monthly bus-only card is priced at €27, so this new pricing structure represents a considerable reduction for commuters who use multiple forms of public transport.
The new pricing policies are set to be in effect for an initial period of six months, after which they will be reviewed and potentially adjusted. Authorities hope these affordable options will promote the combined use of the metro and buses, easing traffic congestion and enhancing urban mobility across Thessaloniki.
As Thessaloniki eagerly awaits the metro’s launch, these changes signal a new era in public transport accessibility and affordability for Greece’s second-largest city.