How far is Thessaloniki from Bucharest?

About 308 miles (497 km) separate Thessaloniki and Bucharest.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Thessaloniki to Bucharest leave from Taskou Papageorgiou and arrive at Militari. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Bucharest, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Jewish History Museum, Ateneul Roman, National Art Museum, University of Bucharest and Palatul Parlamentului (Palace of Parliament).

Bus Thessaloniki to Bucharest from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Thessaloniki to Bucharest on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	12h 30m	6:00am	Militari	Cheapest
Bus	3:00pm	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	11h 45m	2:45am	Bucharest Hotel Continental	Fastest
Bus	4:40pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	15h 20m	8:00am	Autogara Militari	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	14h 35m	7:15am	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	1d 6h	8:00am	Autogara Militari	No tags

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Get from Thessaloniki to Bucharest

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

15h 20mAverage Duration

305 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Thessaloniki and Bucharest?

Stops in Thessaloniki

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

Stops in Bucharest

A
Militari
Strada Valea Cascadelor 2, București, Romania
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B
Rahova
Șoseaua Alexandriei 164, București, Romania
C
Bucharest Airport
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D
Autogara Filaret
Autogara Filaret, Str. Piata Garii Filaret, nr. 1, Bükreş, Romanya
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E
Bükreş Filaret Otogar (Bucureşti Filaret)
Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, Bükreş / Romanya
F
Piata Natiunile Unite
Calea Victoriei nr. 2, București 030167, Romania

Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1946 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $25

Union Ivkoni Thessaloniki Bucharest recent customer reviews

There are no charger ports. For a 15 hour bus ride this is not good. Also they closed the on bus bathroom

Andrew R.

February 21, 2024

Verry good

Ionela Alina D.

August 31, 2023

We arrive safely at home.

Augustin Sorin R.

July 23, 2023

LIKEBUS

3.5/527 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Maks Trans LTD

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Thessaloniki to Bucharest by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$30

11/20

$23

Today

$23

11/22

$20

11/23

$23

11/24

$23

11/25

No data

11/26

$23

The cheapest trip from Thessaloniki to Bucharest was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $74 for a bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Bucharest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually FlixBus, Maks Trans 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.