The cheapest and fastest buses from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki
Cheapest price
€56
Average price
€69
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 38 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki will cost around €69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €56.
Of the 6 buses that leave Plovdiv for Thessaloniki on Wed, Dec 17, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 17 the direct buses cover the 226 km distance in an average of 7 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
On Wed, Dec 17 the slowest buses will take 8 h 10 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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Plovdiv to Thessaloniki bus times
The table below shows live departures for Plovdiv to Thessaloniki buses for today, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 1:30 PM Plovdiv | 7h25 | 8:55 PM Thessaloniki | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Plovdiv | 7h00 | 9:30 PM Thessaloniki | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki
Buses from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 226 km distance in 6h 55m.
Distance 226 km |
Average bus duration 7h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 55m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: City Lines, Ourbus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, FlixBus from Plovdiv to ThessalonikiYou can travel by bus between Plovdiv to Thessaloniki with City Lines, Ourbus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, FlixBus for as low as €21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг) and Пловдив, Централна гара (Plovdiv, Tsentralna gara). When arriving in Thessaloniki, you can end your route in coach stations like Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ), Thessaloniki, Macedonia Intercity Bus Station, Thessaloniki, Central Bus Station Makedonia and Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг), which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 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
Popular bus stations from Plovdiv 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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