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Compare bus and flight for Belgrade to Thessaloniki
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Belgrade to Thessaloniki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, while a flight costs an average of $197.
Distance: 313 miles (505 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$72 Average price Cheapest | $197 Average price | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Belgrade to Thessaloniki:
A bus is $125 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Belgrade to Thessaloniki costing on average $197 (€159).
Other travel options to Thessaloniki take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 55m.
Tickets start at around $72 (€59) compared to roughly $179 (€145) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $107 (€86). The journey takes 12h 25m versus 6h 24m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Belgrade to Thessaloniki
How to get from Belgrade to Thessaloniki by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Belgrade to Thessaloniki is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
JU5421:10 PM1h15Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport3:25 PMThessaloniki International Airport$1871One-way0 transfers
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JU5421:10 PM1h15Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport3:25 PMThessaloniki International Airport$1871One-way0 transfers
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JU5421:10 PM1h15Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport3:25 PMThessaloniki International Airport$1871One-way0 transfers
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JU54612:40 AM1h30Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport3:10 AMThessaloniki International Airport$1871One-way0 transfers
A3111012:40 AM1h30Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport3:10 AMThessaloniki International Airport$2071One-way0 transfers
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A31166:20 AM6h45Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport2:05 PMThessaloniki International Airport$2321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Belgrade to Thessaloniki:
A bus is $125 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Belgrade to Thessaloniki costing on average $197 (€159).
Other travel options to Thessaloniki take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 55m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Belgrade and Thessaloniki as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport and arrive in Thessaloniki International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Beograd, Autobuska stanica (Novi Beograd) (Београд, Аутобуска станица (Нови Београд)) and arrive in Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου).
- Travel with Air Serbia, Aegean Airlines to go to Thessaloniki by flight.
- Travel with Axios Travel, Infobus, City Lines, Siamos Tours, Polazak, FlixBus, FP Travel, Siamos Tours to go to Thessaloniki by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Air Serbia, Aegean Airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with Infobus, City Lines, FP Travel, Siamos Tours.
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