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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Serdika | Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Bus | Serdika | Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Serdika | Monastiriou | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Serdika | Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Serdika | Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street | No tags |
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Get from Sofia to Thessaloniki
The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just PEN 43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Thessaloniki?
Stops in Sofia
- Abulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
- Cbulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Dbulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria - F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria
Stops in Thessaloniki
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Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece - BLeof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece
- CMonastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
- DTaskou Papageorgiou 5, Thessaloniki 546 31, Greece
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Selanik (Yunanistan)
Michail Kalou 14, Thessaloniki 546 29, Greece - FΕπιβατικός Τερματικός Σταθμός "Μακεδονία", Salaminos, Thessaloniki 546 26, Greece
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Thessaloniki by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Thessaloniki?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Thessaloniki start from PEN 43. The average price for this route is around PEN 106. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Sofia to Thessaloniki?
The average bus travel time from Sofia to Thessaloniki is 5h, covering a distance of 232 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 50m and is operated by Maks Trans LTD.
Which bus companies service the Sofia to Thessaloniki route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, Ilias Travel, FlixBus, Karat-S, Tourist Service Holding, Maks Trans LTD, Infobus, LIKEBUS.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki?
The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Thessaloniki at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Thessaloniki?
A bus trip from Sofia to Thessaloniki generates an estimated 5.7933 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Sofia to Thessaloniki?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Tourist Service Holding, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Thessaloniki?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Sofia to Thessaloniki?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sofia to Thessaloniki?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Maks Trans LTD, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Sofia to Thessaloniki was searched and found on May 28, 2026 with a price of PEN 57To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sofia to Thessaloniki, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PEN 57 to PEN 186 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Thessaloniki based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 57 which is on 2026-05-28.
Usually Citylines LTD will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
