- Must visit
Museum of Byzantine Culture
Major state museum with outstanding Byzantine art, mosaics, icons, and everyday objects from early Christian to late Byzantine periods.
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Niš to Thessaloniki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Niš to Thessaloniki will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 1 buses that leave Niš for Thessaloniki on Fri, Jun 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 311 km distance in an average of 7 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 7 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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0Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Niš to Thessaloniki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $251.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $251 Average price |
7h 32m Average total duration Fastest 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 20m Average total duration 18h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Niš to Thessaloniki:
A bus is $190 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Niš to Thessaloniki costing on average $251 (€203).
Other travel options to Thessaloniki take longer:
Flight takes on average 18h 20m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Axios Travel | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Axios Travel | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Axios Travel | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Niš to Thessaloniki buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 PM Niš | 6h45 | 2:45 AM Thessaloniki | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Niš | 6h45 | 3:45 AM Thessaloniki | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Niš to Thessaloniki run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 15:00, the last at 22:15. The fastest bus covers the 193 miles (311 km) distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 193 miles (311 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 3:00 PM |
Last bus 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Iconic promenade stretching along the Thermaic Gulf, ideal for walking, cycling, sunsets, and classic city views.
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