How far is Plovdiv from Thessaloniki?

Plovdiv and Thessaloniki are 141 miles (227 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki?

Most of the buses traveling from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki leave from Sever and arrive at Κ. Τ. Ε. Λ. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Thessaloniki?

Once in Thessaloniki, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Mylos, Noesis-Science Center & Technology Museum, The White Tower, Saint Dimitrios Church and Ladadika Quarter.

Bus Plovdiv to Thessaloniki from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Plovdiv to Thessaloniki on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop	7h 25m	11:55pm	Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Bul. Hristo Botev 46, Plovdiv	7h 25m	11:55pm	Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı	Fastest
Bus	2:50pm	Sever	8h 10m	11:00pm	Monastiriou	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Sever	8h 10m	11:00pm	Monastiriou	No tags

Next departures for Plovdiv to Thessaloniki on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop	7h 25m	11:55pm	Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı	Cheapest
Bus	7:40am	Avtogara Yug	7h 15m	2:55pm	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Avtogara Yug	7h 20m	3:00pm	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Sever	8h 10m	11:00pm	Monastiriou	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Sever	8h 10m	11:00pm	Monastiriou	No tags

Next departures for Plovdiv to Thessaloniki on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:30pm	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop	7h 25m	11:55pm	Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:50pm	Sever	8h 10m	11:00pm	Monastiriou	No tags

Next departures for Plovdiv to Thessaloniki on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Avtogara Yug	7h 15m	2:55pm	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:40am	Avtogara Yug	7h 20m	3:00pm	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Sever	8h 10m	11:00pm	Monastiriou	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Sever	8h 10m	11:00pm	Monastiriou	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Avtogara Yug	7h 25m	5:55pm	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:42 PM EET.

Get from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

8hAverage Duration

140 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Arda Tur

3/5255 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Karat-S

4/5279 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2

Tourist Service Holding

4.5/549 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.2

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Where are the popular stops in Plovdiv and Thessaloniki?

Stops in Plovdiv

A - Sever

Stops in Thessaloniki

A - Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ

B - Monastiriou

C - Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı

D - Taskou Papageorgiou

E - Michail Kalou 16

F - Makedonya Şehirlerarası Otogarı

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki by bus

How far is Plovdiv from Thessaloniki?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki?
What are the best sights and things to do in Thessaloniki?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$33

11/15

$34

Today

$33

11/17

$34

11/18

$33

11/19

$33

11/20

No data

11/21

$33

The cheapest trip from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $43 for a bus ticket from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Infobus 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.