The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Thessaloniki
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Buses per day
2
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 €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 2 buses that leave Sofia for Thessaloniki on Sun, Jan 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 11 the direct buses cover the 231 km distance in an average of 5 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Sun, Jan 11 the slowest buses will take 5 h 15 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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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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €74.
Distance: 231 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €209 Average price |
5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 11m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sofia to Thessaloniki bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Thessaloniki buses for tomorrow, Sunday, January 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 5:10 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 5h15 | 10:25 AM Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6350021 | 5:00 PM София, (Sofia) | 5h15 | 10:15 PM Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki
Buses from Sofia to Thessaloniki run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 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 51m.
Distance 231 km |
Average bus duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 51m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, City Lines, FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Sofia to ThessalonikiYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Thessaloniki with Ourbus, City Lines, FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as €10. 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.

When departing from Sofia, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2). 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, Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου) and Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - Agíon Pánton (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - Αγίων Πάντων).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 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 Sofia to Thessaloniki
- 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
- 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 station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 12, 31 Train: Thessaloniki Railway Station
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