How much is the bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?

The cheapest coach tickets from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv start from £18. The average price for this route is around £27. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?

The average bus journey time from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv is 7h 35m, covering a distance of 140 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 30m and is operated by Karat-S .

Which bus companies service the Thessaloniki to Plovdiv route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Arda Tur , Union Ivkoni , Ilias Travel , Karat-S , Infobus , Tourist Service Holding .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?

The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv at 00:01. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?

A bus journey from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv produces an estimated 5.61335 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?

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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?

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 Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Thessaloniki to Plovdiv from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv on 14 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:55	Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı	7h 35m	07:30	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	23:55	Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı	7h 35m	07:30	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Bul. Hristo Botev 46, Plovdiv	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	8h	23:00	Sever	No tags
Bus	00:10	Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı	8h 20m	08:30	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	16:00	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	8h 15m	00:15	Sever	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 09:43 EEST.

Get from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

7h 35mAverage duration

140 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Thessaloniki and Plovdiv?

Stops in Thessaloniki

A
Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ
Leof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece
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B
Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece
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C
Monastiriou
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
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D
Taskou Papageorgiou
Taskou Papageorgiou 5, Thessaloniki 546 31, Greece
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E
Selanik (Yunanistan)
Michail Kalou 14, Thessaloniki 546 29, Greece
F
Port of Thessaloniki
Επιβατικός Τερματικός Σταθμός "Μακεδονία", Salaminos, Thessaloniki 546 26, Greece
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Stops in Plovdiv

A
Sever
bul. "Hristo Botev" 47, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Compare bus companies

Arda Tur

3.1/5265 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.7

Union Ivkoni

2.7/51,988 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wi‑Fi0.8

Ilias Travel

Karat-S

4.0/5295 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi1.7

According to customer reviews, there have been reports of bus breakdowns resulting in long delays and potential safety risks. Some customers even mentioned that the bus never arrived at all. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews, indicating a need for improvement in service reliability and maintenance.

Citylines Thessaloniki Plovdiv recent customer reviews

Το λεωφορείο έπαθε βλάβη και μείναμε επί 5 ώρες στην άκρη του δρόμου χωρίς νερό και με μεγάλο κίνδυνο πρόκλησης τροχαίου ατυχήματος.

Georgios V.

10 September 2022

I never got on the bus as it never came.

Timoleon F.

9 July 2022

Infobus

3.9/5495 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi3.8

Tourist Service Holding

4.2/550 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.1

BG bus companies:FlixBus, Infobus, LIKEBUS, Union Ivkoni, Openline, Arda Tur, Karat-S

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?
The cheapest coach tickets from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv start from £18. The average price for this route is around £27. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?
The average bus journey time from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv is 7h 35m, covering a distance of 140 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 30m and is operated by Karat-S.
Which bus companies service the Thessaloniki to Plovdiv route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, Ilias Travel, Karat-S, Infobus, Tourist Service Holding.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?
The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv at 00:01. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?
A bus journey from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv produces an estimated 5.61335 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?
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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?
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 Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/04

£22

12/04

£26

Today

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14/04

£25

15/04

£25

16/04

£25

17/04

£17

18/04

£25

The cheapest trip from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv was searched and found on 17 Apr 2026 with a price of £17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £17 to £41 for a bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2026-04-17.

Usually Infobus, Ilias Travel 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.