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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 CLP 11,540, 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
- ALeof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece
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Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 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 by bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki
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 Sofia to Thessaloniki?
The cheapest coach tickets from Sofia to Thessaloniki start from CLP 11,540. The average price for this route is around CLP 27,205. 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 Sofia to Thessaloniki?
The average bus journey time from Sofia to Thessaloniki is 5h, covering a distance of 232 km. The fastest bus can take 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 13 buses available per day, including services from Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, FlixBus, Ilias Travel, Karat-S, Tourist Service Holding, Maks Trans LTD, Infobus, LIKEBUS.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki?
The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Thessaloniki at 07:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Thessaloniki?
A bus journey from Sofia to Thessaloniki produces an estimated 5.7935 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 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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Thessaloniki?
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 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 27 Apr 2026 with a price of CLP 11,550To 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 CLP 11,550 to CLP 49,084 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 CLP 11,550, which is on 2026-04-27.
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.
