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Compare bus and flight for Budapest to Thessaloniki
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Thessaloniki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 512 miles (824 km)
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$158 Average price | $115 Average price Cheapest |
5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 54m Average total duration 23h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Budapest to Thessaloniki by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Budapest to Thessaloniki is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Thessaloniki:
A flight is $42 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Thessaloniki costing on average $65 (€52).
Other travel options to Thessaloniki take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 0m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Thessaloniki as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Thessaloniki International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ).
- Travel with Infobus, FlixBus, Korona Travel, Siamos Tours, Travel Patrikalos to go to Thessaloniki by bus.
- Travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Air Serbia, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings , Austrian Airlines to go to Thessaloniki by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Korona Travel, Siamos Tours, Travel Patrikalos.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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