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Compare bus and flight for Burgas to Thessaloniki
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Burgas to Thessaloniki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, while a flight costs an average of €360.
Distance: 267 miles (430 km)
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€47 Average price Cheapest | €360 Average price | €130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 3m Average total duration 15h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Burgas to Thessaloniki
Compare the available ways to get from Burgas to Thessaloniki, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Burgas to Thessaloniki:
A bus is €313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Burgas to Thessaloniki costing on average €360.
Other travel options to Thessaloniki take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 3m.
Tickets start at around €47 compared to roughly €130 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €83. The journey takes 15h 33m versus 7h 0m 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 Burgas to Thessaloniki
How to get from Burgas to Thessaloniki by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Burgas to Thessaloniki is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:59 PM 13h01 Burgas 11:00 AM Thessaloniki €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:59 PM 13h01 Burgas 11:00 AM Thessaloniki €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:59 PM 13h01 Burgas 11:00 AM Thessaloniki €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:30 AM 14h00 Burgas 8:30 PM Thessaloniki €38 1 One-way 0 transfers5:30 AM 14h15 Burgas 7:45 PM Thessaloniki €38 1 One-way 0 transfers8:59 PM 13h01 Burgas 10:00 AM Thessaloniki €48 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Burgas to Thessaloniki:
A bus is €313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Burgas to Thessaloniki costing on average €360.
Other travel options to Thessaloniki take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 3m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burgas and Thessaloniki as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Burgas Airport and arrive in Thessaloniki International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Burgas, Avtogara Yug (Бургас, Автогара Юг) and arrive in Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη).
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Bulgaria Air to go to Thessaloniki by flight.
- Travel with ArdaTur, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Thessaloniki by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
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