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Compare bus and flight for Thessaloniki to Burgas
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Burgas among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 15h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, while a bus costs an average of $64.
Distance: 267 miles (430 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 3m Average total duration Fastest 14h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Thessaloniki to Burgas:
A bus is $303 (€248) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thessaloniki to Burgas costing on average $351 (€287).
Other travel options to Burgas take longer:
Flight takes on average 15h 45m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€39) compared to roughly $159 (€130) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $111 (€91). The journey takes 12h 22m versus 7h 3m 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 Thessaloniki to Burgas
How to get from Thessaloniki to Burgas by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Thessaloniki to Burgas is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
012:30 AM11h20Thessaloniki11:50 AMBurgas$501One-way0 transfers
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- 012:30 AM11h20Thessaloniki11:50 AMBurgas$501One-way0 transfers
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EW2681 · EW279010:40 AM5h30Thessaloniki International Airport4:10 PMBurgas Airport$5261One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 012:05 AM11h45Thessaloniki11:50 AMBurgas$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 AM24h40Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)9:00 AMBurgas, Avtogara Yug (Бургас, Автогара Юг)$781One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Thessaloniki to Burgas:
A bus is $409 (€335) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thessaloniki to Burgas costing on average $473 (€387).
Other travel options to Burgas take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 3m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thessaloniki and Burgas as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Thessaloniki International Airport and arrive in Burgas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) and arrive in Burgas, Avtogara Yug (Бургас, Автогара Юг).
- Travel with ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, City Lines, Citylines, FlixBus to go to Burgas by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, City Lines.
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