How far is Thessaloniki from Blagoevgrad?

The distance between the two cities is 97 miles (156 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad leave from Κ. Τ. Ε. Λ and arrive at Sveti Dimitar Solunski. 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.

Bus Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	3h 30m	4:45am	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Monastiriou	2h 55m	4:55am	Blagoevgrad	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	3h 30m	7:30pm	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	3h 15m	7:30pm	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	3h 45m	4:45am	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	No tags

Get from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

3h 55mAverage Duration

95 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Thessaloniki and Blagoevgrad?

Stops in Thessaloniki

A
Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ
Leof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece
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B
Monastiriou
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
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C
Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece
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D
Taskou Papageorgiou
Taskou Papageorgiou 5, Thessaloniki 546 31, Greece
E
Michail Kalou 16
Michail Kalou 16, Thessaloniki 546 29, Greece
F
Makedonya Şehirlerarası Otogarı
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece

Stops in Blagoevgrad

A
Sveti Dimitar Solunski
bul. "Sveti Dimitar Solunski" 19, 2700 Blagoevgrad Center, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
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Blagoevgrad
bul. "Sveti Dimitar Solunski" 15, 2700 Blagoevgrad Center, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
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3/5257 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

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Based on 257 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the wifi. Arda Tur ticket prices on this trip start at $24

Arda Tur Thessaloniki Blagoevgrad recent customer reviews

the bus stopped 2 times for one hour because a crazy woman, she should've been kicked off.

Aleksi R.

November 3, 2025

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