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The National Museum of Art of Romania
Romania’s leading fine arts museum, housed in the former Royal Palace, with major collections of Romanian medieval, modern, and European art.
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
13 h 45 m
Average duration
13 h 55 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
495 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thessaloniki to Bucharest will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 3 buses that leave Thessaloniki for Bucharest on Wed, May 27, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 495 km distance in an average of 13 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 45 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 14 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 307 miles (495 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $176 Average price | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 37m Average total duration 13h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Thessaloniki to Bucharest:
A bus is $125 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thessaloniki to Bucharest costing on average $176 (€142).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 7m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€41) compared to roughly $181 (€146) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $130 (€105). The journey takes 13h 7m versus 8h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:16AM | Duration 14h01 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:16AM | Duration 13h46 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:16AM | Duration 13h16 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Thessaloniki to Bucharest buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:30 PM Thessaloniki | 14h15 | 2:45 AM Bucharest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Thessaloniki | 13h45 | 2:45 AM Bucharest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Thessaloniki | 13h45 | 3:45 AM Bucharest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Thessaloniki to Bucharest run on average 3 times per day, taking around 13h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:53, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 307 miles (495 km) distance in 11h 15m.
Distance 307 miles (495 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 15m |
First bus 12:53 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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