The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Thessaloniki
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€25
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 54 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Thessaloniki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Thessaloniki will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 11 buses that leave Sofia for Thessaloniki on Sun, Apr 12, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Apr 12 the direct buses cover the 231 km distance in an average of 4 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Sun, Apr 12 the slowest buses will take 5 h 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.
4:00 PM5h30Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)9:30 PMThessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου)€151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:50 PM4h40София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)10:30 PMThessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:10 AM5h15София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)12:25 PMThessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)€211One-way0 transfers
7:30 AM5h30Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)1:00 PMThessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου)€261One-way0 transfers
01:00 PM4h55Sofia (София)5:55 PMThessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη)€261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:50 PM4h40София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)10:30 PMThessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)€201One-way0 transfers
01:00 PM4h55Sofia (София)5:55 PMThessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη)€261One-way0 transfers
661077610:00 AM4h55Sofia (София)2:55 PMThessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη)€261One-way0 transfers
661077610:00 AM5h00Sofia (София)3:00 PMThessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη)€261One-way0 transfers
06:00 PM5h00Sofia (София)11:00 PMThessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη)€401One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Thessaloniki
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Thessaloniki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €96.
Distance: 231 km
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €183 Average price |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sofia to Thessaloniki bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Thessaloniki buses for today, Saturday, April 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:30 AM Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) | 5h30 | 10:00 AM Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6680781 | 7:00 AM Sofia (София) | 4h55 | 11:55 AM Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6680781 | 7:00 AM Sofia (София) | 5h00 | 12:00 PM Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6807323 | 10:00 AM Sofia (София) | 4h55 | 2:55 PM Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6807323 | 10:00 AM Sofia (София) | 5h30 | 3:30 PM Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) | 5h30 | 6:30 PM Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6807161 | 2:00 PM Sofia (София) | 5h45 | 7:45 PM Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6807161 | 2:00 PM Sofia (София) | 5h30 | 7:30 PM Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 4h40 | 7:30 PM Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6808041 | 3:00 PM Sofia (София) | 5h00 | 8:00 PM Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 5h15 | 9:25 AM Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki
Buses from Sofia to Thessaloniki run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 231 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 231 km |
Average bus duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Bus providers: Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, City Lines, ArdaTur, Infobus, Citylines from Sofia to ThessalonikiYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Thessaloniki with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, City Lines, ArdaTur, Infobus, Citylines for as low as €11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia 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.

- City Lines
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- City Lines
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- City Lines
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (55x35x25) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- City Lines
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- City Lines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sofia to Thessaloniki
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Serdika (in the station)
- Bistro Bulgaria (0.2 km)
- Sofia Grill House (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M1, M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
- 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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