How to travel from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

International travel from Plovdiv, Bulgaria to Thessaloniki, Greece is: Fully open.

Can I enter Greece if coming from Bulgaria?

Entry into Greece is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Bulgaria.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Thessaloniki if traveling from Plovdiv?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Thessaloniki, Greece due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Greece must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 8/3/22; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki.

Return travel to Plovdiv, Bulgaria from Greece is: Fully open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Bulgaria from Greece?

Entry into Bulgaria is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Greece.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Bulgaria from Greece?

Requirements for reentering Bulgaria:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Bulgaria?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Bulgaria to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The above information about your return travel to Plovdiv, Bulgaria was last verified on 7/28/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Plovdiv from Thessaloniki.

You can go from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki by bus, flight, ferry or train.

The fastest way to travel from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki is by bus with an average journey time of 6 h 55 min.

The distance is approximately 140 miles (225 km) from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki.

The average frequency per day from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki is:

• Around 1 bus per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Thessaloniki from Plovdiv as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki:

• Buses mostly depart from Пловдив, Автогара Юг 2 (Plovdiv, Avtogara Jug 2) and arrive in Thessaloniki, Macedonia Intercity Bus Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki, then we'll help you find the best value travel company for you:

• Brittany Ferries can get you to Thessaloniki by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Brittany Ferries from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki for $27 (€25) on Omio.

Yes, there is a direct service from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki:

• You can check for a direct bus to Thessaloniki with Eurolines Germany, Union Ivkoni International, Arda Tur or Brittany Ferries with 1 direct bus per day.

Direct services to Thessaloniki tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

When planning your trip from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $27 (€25) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.