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Compare bus for Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a bus costs an average of €22.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m 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 Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €30. The journey takes 3h 42m versus 2h 36m 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 Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:00 PM 3h30 Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου) 8:30 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:00 PM 3h30 Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου) 8:30 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
02:00 AM 2h55 Thessaloniki 4:55 AM Blagoevgrad €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:15 AM 3h45 Thessaloniki, Central Bus Station Makedonia 1:00 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
03:30 PM 3h55 Thessaloniki 7:25 PM Blagoevgrad €22 1 One-way 0 transfers4:30 PM 4h00 Thessaloniki, Central Bus Station Makedonia 8:30 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thessaloniki and Blagoevgrad as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Thessaloniki, Central Bus Station Makedonia and arrive in Blagoevgrad, Bus Station.
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, ArdaTur, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Blagoevgrad by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, ArdaTur, FlixBus, Infobus.
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