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How much was invested in the Thessaloniki Metro including the Kalamaria extension?

The Thessaloniki Metro is the driverless metro of Greece's second city, delivered by the state company Elliniko Metro S.A. with Greek and EU co-financing: a 9.6 km, 13-station Base Line that entered revenue service on 30 November 2024, and a Kalamaria extension of almost five kilometres with five new stations that opened on 27 August 2026. The operator describes an investment exceeding EUR 3 billion for both lines, 18 driverless air-conditioned trains and platform screen doors at every station.

Reported project cost

€3 billion

Approximately $3.39 billion

Cost basis: 2025

Terminal station of metro line 1 of Thessaloniki at the New Railway Station of the city
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Basis of the published figure

Reported project cost2025
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Project metrics

Key dimensions

Total lengthemetro.gr
14.28 km

Project record

Timeline

  1. 30 November 2024

    Opened or launched

    Elliniko Metro S.A.
  2. 27 August 2026

    Completed

    Elliniko Metro S.A.

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