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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 €52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. 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 €52, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 512 miles (824 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus |
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€111 Average price | €89 Average price Cheapest |
5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 0m Average total duration 23h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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FAQs: Travel from Budapest to Thessaloniki
Travel to Thessaloniki easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Thessaloniki.
You can get from Budapest to Thessaloniki 2 different ways: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Thessaloniki from Budapest is by taking a flight, which costs on average $26 (€23).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Budapest to Thessaloniki:
A flight is $11 (€10) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $37 (€33) from Budapest to Thessaloniki.
The fastest way from Budapest to Thessaloniki is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 35 min.
There are alternative travel options to Thessaloniki that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 16 h of travel time.
The distance from Budapest to Thessaloniki is approximately 510 miles (823 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Thessaloniki is:
- 3 buses per day.
- Around 19 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Thessaloniki from Budapest as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Thessaloniki:
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Thessaloniki International Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Budapest to Thessaloniki:
- You can travel by bus from Budapest to Thessaloniki with Infobus, FlixBus, Siamos Tours, Travel Patrikalos or Korona Travel, and you can find FlixBus Budapest to Thessaloniki tickets for $37 (€33) on Omio.
- You can travel by plane between Budapest and Thessaloniki with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Air Serbia, Aegean Airlines or Lufthansa, and you can find Ryanair Budapest to Thessaloniki tickets for $26 (€23) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Thessaloniki with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct bus per day with Infobus, Siamos Tours, Travel Patrikalos or Korona Travel.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Thessaloniki as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Thessaloniki from Budapest.
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