On average the Sofia to Thessaloniki bus travel time is 4 h 50 min for the 143 miles (230 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

Q: When is the earliest bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki? When is the last bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki?

You can take the first bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki at 1: 00 PM . The last bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki that you can take departs at 5: 00 PM . Omio shows you the latest bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki schedule to help you book the best departure time for this route.

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Cheap bus tickets from Sofia to Thessaloniki

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Cheapest

€22

Average

€29

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

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08:00PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)5h05 01:05AMThessaloniki

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€221One-way

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07:30AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)5h45 01:15PMThessaloniki

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€221One-way

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04:00PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)6h00 10:00PMThessaloniki

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€221One-way

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04:00PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)5h45 09:45PMThessaloniki

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€221One-way

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07:30AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)5h30 01:00PMThessaloniki

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€221One-way

Bus schedule from Sofia to Thessaloniki

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06:32AMSofia6h43 01:15PMThessaloniki

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06:32AMSofia6h28 01:00PMThessaloniki

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06:40AMSofia6h20 01:00PMThessaloniki

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06:40AMSofia6h35 01:15PMThessaloniki

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07:00AMСофия, Сердика (Sofia, Serdika)5h25 12:25PMThessaloniki

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07:30AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)5h45 01:15PMThessaloniki

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07:30AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)5h30 01:00PMThessaloniki

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08:30AMSofia5h00 01:30PMThessaloniki

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10:00AMSofia5h00 03:00PMΘεσσαλονίκη (Thessaloniki), Monastiriou 63

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10:00AMSofia5h15 03:15PMΘεσσαλονίκη (Thessaloniki), Monastiriou 63

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12:30PMSofia5h00 05:30PMΘεσσαλονίκη (Thessaloniki), Monastiriou 63

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03:00PMSofia7h00 10:00PMThessaloniki

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03:00PMSofia6h45 09:45PMThessaloniki

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03:10PMSofia6h35 09:45PMThessaloniki

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03:10PMSofia6h50 10:00PMThessaloniki

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04:00PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)6h00 10:00PMThessaloniki

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04:00PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)5h45 09:45PMThessaloniki

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05:00PMSofia5h40 10:40PMThessaloniki

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05:00PMSofia5h30 10:30PMΘεσσαλονίκη (Thessaloniki), Monastiriou 63

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06:00PMSofia4h55 10:55PMThessaloniki

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06:30PMСофия, Сердика (Sofia, Serdika)4h25 10:55PMThessaloniki

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06:55PMSofia5h55 12:50AMThessaloniki

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06:55PMSofia6h10 01:05AMThessaloniki

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07:00PMSofia6h05 01:05AMThessaloniki

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07:00PMSofia5h50 12:50AMThessaloniki

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08:00PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)5h05 01:05AMThessaloniki

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08:00PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)4h50 12:50AMThessaloniki

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Bus times from Sofia to Thessaloniki

Showing times and prices for Aug 11

Fastest Journey

4 h 25 m

Average

5 h 47 m

Buses per day

Distance

231 km

Of the 27 buses that leave Sofia for Thessaloniki every day 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

06:30PMСофия, Сердика (Sofia, Serdika)4h25 10:55PMThessaloniki

0 transfers

€221One-way

2nd Fastest

08:00PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)4h50 12:50AMThessaloniki

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€221One-way

06:00PMSofia4h55 10:55PMThessaloniki

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€241One-way

08:30AMSofia5h00 01:30PMThessaloniki

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€241One-way

12:30PMSofia5h00 05:30PMΘεσσαλονίκη (Thessaloniki), Monastiriou 63

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€281One-way

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Overview: Bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki

	Distance	143 miles (230 km)
	Average bus duration	4 h 50 min
	Average bus ticket price	$22 (€20)
	Bus frequency	4 a day
	Direct bus	Yes, there are 4 direct buses a day
	Bus providers	Arda Tur, Tourist Service, Eurolines Germany, Union Ivkoni International, Brittany Ferries or Infobus

Buses from Sofia to Thessaloniki cover the 143 miles (230 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 50 min with our travel partners like Arda Tur, Tourist Service, Eurolines Germany, Union Ivkoni International, Brittany Ferries or Infobus. Normally, there are 4 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $22 (€20), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $22 (€20).

Travel Tips: Bus to Thessaloniki from Sofia

Take the bus to Thessaloniki easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sofia to Thessaloniki.

Omio customers have found cheap bus tickets from Sofia to Thessaloniki for as low as $22 (€20) for the next 7 days.

In the next 7 days you can expect to pay on average $22 (€20) for a bus ticket from Sofia to Thessaloniki.

When traveling this route you should expect the distance from Sofia to Thessaloniki by bus to be approximately 143 miles (230 km).

On average the Sofia to Thessaloniki bus travel time is 4 h 50 min for the 143 miles (230 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

If you're looking for buses from Sofia to Thessaloniki, you can rely on Arda Tur, Tourist Service, Eurolines Germany, Union Ivkoni International, Brittany Ferries or Infobus to get you to Thessaloniki. It's also good to check out all possible bus companies for the Sofia to Thessaloniki journey to see if there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Yes, there are 4 direct buses per day from Sofia to Thessaloniki with Union Ivkoni International, Arda Tur or Brittany Ferries, and you won’t need to transfer at another stop in between. Direct bus services tend to offer more convenience and save you time when traveling to your destination, so it's worth paying attention to before you purchase your bus ticket.

The average number of buses departing Sofia for Thessaloniki is 4 a day. The bus schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.

You can take the first bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki at 1: 00 PM. The last bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki that you can take departs at 5: 00 PM. Omio shows you the latest bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki schedule to help you book the best departure time for this route.

If you buy a bus ticket from Sofia to Thessaloniki within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $22 (€20) one way. However, we recommend booking your bus in advance to get access to the best prices. Bus tickets from Sofia to Thessaloniki are generally on sale a few months before the planned departure date.