Thessaloniki Metro Crosses 50 Million Passengers in 23 Months
Greece's Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport reports major milestone figures for the driverless metro system in Thessaloniki.
- Thessaloniki Metro carried over 50 million passengers in 23 months.
- The Kalamaria extension significantly boosted daily ridership.
- The system achieved high operational reliability and punctuality.
If you are visiting Thessaloniki, you can rely on the modern, driverless metro system for fast and efficient city transit. Key stations like Agia Sofia and Kalamaria provide smooth access across the city, making travel convenient for tourists.
Thessaloniki Metro Reaches Major Passenger Milestone
The Thessaloniki Metro has surpassed 50 million passengers since launching in November 2024, according to figures released by Deputy Infrastructure and Transport Minister Nikos Tachiaos. Reviewing the first 23 months of operation through October 22, 2026, a total of 50.69 million passengers utilized the network. The fully automated, driverless system maintained a service punctuality rate of 99.93 percent and an average network availability of 99.35 percent.
Impact of the Kalamaria Extension
Passenger traffic grew following the integration of the Kalamaria extension. Average daily ridership increased from 107,600 in September to 126,790 in October. This represents a 17.8 percent month-on-month rise and is 58 percent higher than the original line's average through August 2026. The Agia Sofia station remains the busiest across the network, recording up to 20,000 entries in a single day, while Kalamaria entered the ten busiest stations.
High Reliability and Extended Operations
The network also demonstrated strong performance during extended overnight operations, with 54,500 passengers utilizing the service between midnight and 3 a.m. across five nights in September and October. Tachiaos noted that the system experienced only three unplanned interruptions affecting the entire line since December 2024, totaling 12 hours out of roughly 12,000 scheduled operating hours. He compared its reliability to established European automated systems in cities like Brescia, Milan, and Copenhagen.
FAQ
How many passengers have used the Thessaloniki Metro? A total of 50.69 million passengers used the network between November 30, 2024, and October 22, 2026.
Which station is the busiest on the network? The Agia Sofia station remains the busiest, recording up to 20,000 passenger entries in a single day.
