The cheapest and fastest buses from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€24
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
154 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 8 buses that leave Blagoevgrad for Thessaloniki on Sun, Dec 21, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 154 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki bus times
The table below shows live departures for Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6382088 | 12:10 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station | 4h20 | 4:30 PM Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6382088 | 12:10 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station | 3h45 | 3:55 PM Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6335509 | 5:30 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station | 3h30 | 9:00 PM Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station | 3h45 | 10:25 AM Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6288183 | 9:30 AM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station | 3h30 | 1:00 PM Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6288183 | 9:30 AM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station | 3h25 | 12:55 PM Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki
Buses from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 154 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 154 km |
Average bus duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, City Lines, FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Blagoevgrad to ThessalonikiYou can travel by bus between Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki with Ourbus, City Lines, FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Thessaloniki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Blagoevgrad, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Blagoevgrad, Bus Station, Blagoevgrad, bul. „Sveti Dimitŭr Solunski“ (Благоевград, бул. „Свети Димитър Солунски“) and Blagoevgrad, Tourist Service Holding. When arriving in Thessaloniki, you can end your journey in coach stations like Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ), Thessaloniki, Macedonia Intercity Bus Station, Thessaloniki, Central Bus Station Makedonia, Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου) and Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - Agíon Pánton (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - Αγίων Πάντων).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Blagoevgrad, Bus Station, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ), located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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Popular bus stations from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 12, 31 Train: Thessaloniki Railway Station
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