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Compare bus and flight for Bucharest to Thessaloniki
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Thessaloniki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $414.
Distance: 307 miles (495 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $414 Average price | $178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 49m Average total duration 12h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 36m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
Compare the available ways to get from Bucharest to Thessaloniki, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Thessaloniki:
A bus is $348 (€291) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Thessaloniki costing on average $414 (€346).
Other travel options to Thessaloniki take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 49m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€56) compared to roughly $178 (€148) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $111 (€93). The journey takes 12h 19m versus 8h 36m 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 Bucharest to Thessaloniki
How to get from Bucharest to Thessaloniki by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bucharest to Thessaloniki is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 76886:25 AM1h20Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport7:45 AMThessaloniki International Airport$301One-way0 transfers
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- FR 76886:25 AM1h20Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport7:45 AMThessaloniki International Airport$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 76886:25 AM1h20Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport7:45 AMThessaloniki International Airport$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus10:10 AM12h20București, Autogara Militari10:30 PMThessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)$501One-way0 transfers
010:10 PM12h50Bucharest11:00 AMThessaloniki$601One-way0 transfers- FlixBus11:45 PM12h40București, Autogara Militari12:25 PMThessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)$681One-way0 transfers
FR 76685:20 PM1h20Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport6:40 PMThessaloniki International Airport$341One-way0 transfers
A3961 · A31169:55 AM4h10Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport2:05 PMThessaloniki International Airport$4131One-way1 transfer- A3961 · A31189:55 AM5h45Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport3:40 PMThessaloniki International Airport$4131One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Thessaloniki:
A bus is $348 (€291) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Thessaloniki costing on average $414 (€346).
Other travel options to Thessaloniki take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 49m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bucharest and Thessaloniki as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and arrive in Thessaloniki International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from București, Autogara Militari and arrive in Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ).
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, tarom, Aegean Airlines, BA Euroflyer, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Thessaloniki by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, Lilian Express, LikeBus, Max Trans to go to Thessaloniki by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, tarom.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, Lilian Express, LikeBus, Max Trans.
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