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Compare bus for Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 10h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a bus costs an average of €39.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
€39 Average price Cheapest | €102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 29m Average total duration Fastest 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around €39 compared to roughly €102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €63. The journey takes 9h 59m versus 5h 48m 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.
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How to get from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:15 PM 9h15 Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара) 12:30 AM Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου) €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:15 PM 9h15 Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара) 12:30 AM Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου) €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:15 PM 9h15 Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара) 12:30 AM Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου) €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:15 PM 9h30 Stara Zagora, Avtogara (Стара Загора, Aвтогара) 12:45 AM Thessaloniki, Central Bus Station Makedonia €37 1 One-way 0 transfers- 0
1:00 PM 10h00 Stara Zagora 11:00 PM Thessaloniki €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stara Zagora and Thessaloniki as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Stara Zaragora and arrive in Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη).
- Travel with Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, ArdaTur to go to Thessaloniki by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, ArdaTur.
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