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

Cheap bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Sofia

Showing times and prices for Oct 10

Cheapest

$14

Average

$22

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

Cheapest

05:15PM5h15

Thessaloniki

10:30PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)

$141One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

01:15AM5h45

Thessaloniki

07:00AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)

$241One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

01:00AM6h00

Thessaloniki

07:00AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)

$241One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

04:00PM6h00

Thessaloniki

10:00PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)

$241One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

04:15PM5h45

Thessaloniki

10:00PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)

$241One-way

0 transfers

Thessaloniki to Sofia bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, October 10

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Union Ivkoni International	01:00AM Thessaloniki	6h00	07:00AM София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)	0 transfersDirect
Union Ivkoni International	01:15AM Thessaloniki	5h45	07:00AM София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)	0 transfersDirect
City Lines	02:00AM Thessaloniki	4h45	06:45AM Sofia	0 transfersDirect
Union Ivkoni International	09:00AM Thessaloniki	5h15	02:15PM София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)	0 transfersDirect
Union Ivkoni International	09:30AM Thessaloniki	4h45	02:15PM София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)	0 transfersDirect
Union Ivkoni International	04:00PM Thessaloniki	6h00	10:00PM София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)	0 transfersDirect
Union Ivkoni International	04:15PM Thessaloniki	5h45	10:00PM София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	05:15PM Thessaloniki	5h15	10:30PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)	0 transfersDirect
City Lines	11:45PM Thessaloniki	5h15	05:00AM Sofia	0 transfersDirect
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Bus times from Thessaloniki to Sofia

Showing times and prices for Oct 10

Fastest Journey

4 h 45 m

Average

5 h 25 m

Buses per day

Distance

231 km

Of the 9 buses that leave Thessaloniki for Sofia every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

02:00AM4h45

Thessaloniki

06:45AMSofia

$321One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

09:30AM4h45

Thessaloniki

02:15PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)

$301One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

09:00AM5h15

Thessaloniki

02:15PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)

$301One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

11:45PM5h15

Thessaloniki

05:00AMSofia

$261One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

05:15PM5h15

Thessaloniki

10:30PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)

$141One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia

Distance	143 miles (230 km)
Average bus duration	4 h 45 min
Average bus ticket price	$17 (€15)
Bus frequency	1 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day
Bus companies	Ourbus, Arda Tur, City Lines, Infobus or FlixBus

Buses from Thessaloniki to Sofia cover the 143 miles (230 km) long route taking on average 4 h 45 min with our travel partners like Ourbus, Arda Tur, City Lines, Infobus or FlixBus. Normally, there is 1 bus 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 $17 (€15). Travelers depart most frequently from Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) and arrive in Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).

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

You can travel by bus between Thessaloniki and Sofia 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 route.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Thessaloniki to Sofia bus information with FlixBus:

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

FAQs: Bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia

FAQs: Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia 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 Thessaloniki to Sofia.

Cheap bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Sofia can start from as little as $8 (€7) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Thessaloniki to Sofia is $17 (€15); 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 Thessaloniki and Sofia is on average 4 h 45 min for the 143 mile (230 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Sofia from Thessaloniki by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia leaves at 6: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia leaves at 10: 15 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Thessaloniki to Sofia without having to change trains with Ourbus, Arda Tur, City Lines, Infobus or FlixBus. There is 1 direct bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the route from Thessaloniki to Sofia you can take a bus with Ourbus, Arda Tur, City Lines, Infobus or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services between Thessaloniki and Sofia on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

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

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

A trip to Sofia from Thessaloniki is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia is October.

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