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Compare bus for Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 9h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, while a bus costs an average of €31.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€31 Average price Cheapest | €102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 45m Average total duration Fastest 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €31 compared to roughly €102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €71. The journey takes 9h 15m versus 5h 49m 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 Stara Zagora by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:00 PM9h30Thessaloniki10:30 PMStara Zagora€231One-way0 transfers
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- 1:00 PM9h30Thessaloniki10:30 PMStara Zagora€231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:10 PM8h50Thessaloniki6:00 AMStara Zagora€321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:00 PM9h46Thessaloniki11:46 PMStara Zagora€231One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora
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- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thessaloniki and Stara Zagora as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) and arrive in Stara Zaragora.
- Travel with ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, City Lines, Citylines to go to Stara Zagora by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, City Lines, Citylines.
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