How to travel from Thessaloniki to Bucharest

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Compare bus and flight for Thessaloniki to Bucharest

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $21.

Distance: 307 miles (495 km)

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$51

Average price

Cheapest

$175

Average price

$180

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

13h 37m

Average total duration

13h 7m

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30m

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4h 40m

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1h 40m

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3h 0m

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8h 40m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.5 - 3.0kg

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Union Ivkoni International

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Ryanair

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Thessaloniki to Bucharest is a bus with an average price of $51 (€41).

This is compared to other travel options from Thessaloniki to Bucharest:

A bus is $124 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thessaloniki to Bucharest costing on average $175 (€142).

The fastest way to travel from Thessaloniki to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Thessaloniki and Bucharest including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Thessaloniki to Bucharest among Omio's users.

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from Thessaloniki to Bucharest

How to get from Thessaloniki to Bucharest by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Thessaloniki to Bucharest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:20 AM12h00
    Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)
    8:20 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:20 AM12h00
    Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)
    8:20 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 7669
    6:25 AM1h15
    Thessaloniki International Airport
    7:40 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:30 PM12h30
    Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)
    6:00 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • Aegean AirlinesA3129 · A3960
    11:25 PM9h40
    Thessaloniki International Airport
    9:05 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer
  • Aegean AirlinesA3127 · A3960
    9:50 PM11h15
    Thessaloniki International Airport
    9:05 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer
  • Aegean AirlinesA3117 · A3962
    2:45 PM5h00
    Thessaloniki International Airport
    7:45 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $1391One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Thessaloniki to Bucharest

Travel to Bucharest 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 Thessaloniki to Bucharest.

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There are 2 options to travel between Thessaloniki and Bucharest including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Thessaloniki to Bucharest is a bus with an average price of $51 (€41).

This is compared to other travel options from Thessaloniki to Bucharest:

A bus is $124 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thessaloniki to Bucharest costing on average $175 (€142).

The fastest way to travel from Thessaloniki to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 7m.

The distance from Thessaloniki to Bucharest is approximately 307 miles (495 km).
The average frequency per day from Thessaloniki to Bucharest is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thessaloniki and Bucharest as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Thessaloniki to Bucharest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Thessaloniki International Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Thessaloniki to Bucharest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, Citylines to go to Bucharest by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Aegean Airlines, tarom to go to Bucharest by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Thessaloniki to Bucharest with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, tarom.
Omio customers who travel from Thessaloniki to Bucharest often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Budapest, Varna, Vienna, Istanbul. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bucharest and these popular destinations at a great price.
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