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Compare bus for Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 235 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 235, while a bus costs an average of NOK 235.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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NOK 235 Average price Cheapest | NOK 551 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare ways to travel from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki
Compare the available ways to get from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around NOK 235 compared to roughly NOK 551 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 317. The journey takes 3h 46m versus 2h 33m 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 Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki
How to get from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:40 AM 3h45 Blagoevgrad, Bus Station 12:25 PM Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) NOK 116 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus8:40 AM 3h45 Blagoevgrad, Bus Station 12:25 PM Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) NOK 116 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

9:15 PM 3h15 Blagoevgrad, Bus Station 12:30 AM Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου) NOK 286 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:45 PM 3h35 Blagoevgrad, Bus Station 9:20 PM Thessaloniki, Central Bus Station Makedonia NOK 187 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:45 PM 3h45 Blagoevgrad, Bus Station 9:30 PM Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου) NOK 187 1 One-way 0 transfers
772082211:30 AM 3h25 Blagoevgrad 2:55 PM Thessaloniki NOK 242 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blagoevgrad and Thessaloniki as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Blagoevgrad, Bus Station and arrive in Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη).
- Travel with ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Thessaloniki by bus.
- 11 direct buses per day with ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Infobus.
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