How to travel from Thessaloniki to Sofia

International travel from Thessaloniki, Greece to Sofia, Bulgaria is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Bulgaria if coming from Greece?

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

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

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Sofia, Bulgaria due to the pandemic?

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

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

The information above was last checked on 1/13/23; 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 between Thessaloniki and Sofia.

The current restriction level for returning to Thessaloniki, Greece from Bulgaria is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Thessaloniki, Greece from Sofia, Bulgaria?

Reentering Greece is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Bulgaria

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Thessaloniki from Sofia?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Thessaloniki, Greece regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Greece must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 1/24/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Thessaloniki from Sofia here.

You can travel from Thessaloniki to Sofia 4 different ways: bus, ferry, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Sofia from Thessaloniki is by taking a flight with an average price of $2 (€2).

This is compared to other travel options to Sofia:

Taking a flight is about $21 (€18) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $23 (€20) for this trip.

The fastest way from Thessaloniki to Sofia is by bus with an average journey time of 6 h.

There are alternative travel options to Sofia that can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a flight requires on average 0 h 0 min   of travel time.

The Thessaloniki to Sofia distance is around 143 miles (230 km).

The average frequency per day from Thessaloniki to Sofia is:

• 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Thessaloniki to Sofia:

• Most travelers board their bus from Thessaloniki, Macedonia Intercity Bus Station and arrive in Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
• Most travelers board their plane from Thessaloniki International Airport and arrive in Sofia Airport.

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

• Travel with Union Ivkoni International to go to Sofia by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Union Ivkoni International Thessaloniki to Sofia tickets on Omio for $23 (€20).

Yes, there are direct services available from Thessaloniki to Sofia with the following travel companies:

• You can travel directly by bus with Union Ivkoni International, Arda Tur or City Lines with 6 direct buses per day.

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

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

• Bus tickets are costing on average $23 (€20) one way.
• Plane tickets are costing on average $2 (€2) one way.

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