Sofia to Thessaloniki bus from $8 (€7) with Union Ivkoni International

Cheap bus tickets from Sofia to Thessaloniki

Showing times and prices for Oct 10

Cheapest

$12

Average

$16

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Thessaloniki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

07:30AM5h15

София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)

12:45PMThessaloniki

$121One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

03:45PM5h00

София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)

08:45PMThessaloniki

$151One-way

0 transfers

04:30PM5h45

София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)

10:15PMThessaloniki

$171One-way

0 transfers

04:30PM6h00

София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)

10:30PMThessaloniki

$171One-way

0 transfers

07:30AM5h30

София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)

01:00PMThessaloniki

$221One-way

0 transfers

Sofia to Thessaloniki bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, October 10

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
City Lines	07:00AM Sofia	4h45	11:45AM Thessaloniki	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	07:30AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)	5h15	12:45PM Thessaloniki	0 transfersDirect
Union Ivkoni International	07:30AM София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)	5h30	01:00PM Thessaloniki	0 transfersDirect
Union Ivkoni International	07:30AM София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)	5h45	01:15PM Thessaloniki	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	03:45PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)	5h00	08:45PM Thessaloniki	0 transfersDirect
Union Ivkoni International	04:30PM София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)	5h45	10:15PM Thessaloniki	0 transfersDirect
Union Ivkoni International	04:30PM София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)	6h00	10:30PM Thessaloniki	0 transfersDirect
City Lines	06:00PM Sofia	5h00	11:00PM Thessaloniki	0 transfersDirect
City Lines	06:30PM Sofia	5h25	11:55PM Thessaloniki	0 transfersDirect
Union Ivkoni International	08:30PM София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)	5h30	02:00AM Thessaloniki	0 transfersDirect
Union Ivkoni International	08:30PM София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)	5h15	01:45AM Thessaloniki	0 transfersDirect
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Bus times from Sofia to Thessaloniki

Showing times and prices for Oct 10

Fastest Journey

4 h 45 m

Average

5 h 22 m

Buses per day

Distance

231 km

Of the 11 buses that leave Sofia for Thessaloniki every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

07:00AM4h45

Sofia

11:45AMThessaloniki

$231One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

06:00PM5h00

Sofia

11:00PMThessaloniki

$291One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

03:45PM5h00

София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)

08:45PMThessaloniki

$151One-way

0 transfers

07:30AM5h15

София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)

12:45PMThessaloniki

$121One-way

0 transfers

08:30PM5h15

София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)

01:45AMThessaloniki

$221One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki

Distance	143 miles (230 km)
Average bus duration	5 h
Average bus ticket price	$21 (€18)
Bus frequency	2 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day
Bus companies	Ourbus, City Lines or FlixBus

Buses from Sofia to Thessaloniki cover the 143 miles (230 km) long journey taking on average 5 h with our travel partners like Ourbus, City Lines or FlixBus. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $8 (€7), but the average price of bus tickets is $21 (€18). Travelers depart most frequently from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and arrive in Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ).

Bus companies: Ourbus, Arda Tur and City Lines from Sofia to Thessaloniki

You can travel by bus between Sofia and Thessaloniki with Ourbus, Arda Tur and City Lines for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Sofia to Thessaloniki bus information:

Average Duration: 5 h
Cheapest Price: $7
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki

FAQs: Take the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Sofia to Thessaloniki.

Cheap bus tickets from Sofia to Thessaloniki can start from as little as $8 (€7) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Sofia to Thessaloniki is $21 (€18); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time between Sofia and Thessaloniki is on average 5 h for the 143 mile (230 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Sofia to Thessaloniki by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki leaves at 5: 10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki leaves at 5: 30 PM.

Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day from Sofia to Thessaloniki with Ourbus or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

When taking a bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki, you can count on Ourbus, City Lines or FlixBus for the best way to get you to Thessaloniki. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service to Thessaloniki from Sofia and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

When departing from Sofia, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2). When arriving in Thessaloniki, you can end your journey in bus stations like Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ), Thessaloniki, Central Bus Station Makedonia, Thessaloniki, Macedonia Intercity Bus Station and Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - Agíon Pánton (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - Αγίων Πάντων).

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ), located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Sofia to Thessaloniki by bus is October.

Yes, you can take a bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki.