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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 | Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street | Serdika | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Railway Station | Serdika | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ | Serdika | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Monastiriou | Serdika | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Monastiriou | Serdika | No tags |
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Get from Thessaloniki to Sofia
The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just DKK 89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Thessaloniki and Sofia?
Stops in Thessaloniki
- A
Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece - B
Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ
Leof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece - C
Monastiriou
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece - D
Taskou Papageorgiou
Taskou Papageorgiou 5, Thessaloniki 546 31, Greece - E
Selanik (Yunanistan)
Michail Kalou 14, Thessaloniki 546 29, Greece - F
Port of Thessaloniki
Επιβατικός Τερματικός Σταθμός "Μακεδονία", Salaminos, Thessaloniki 546 26, Greece
Stops in Sofia
- A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria - C
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria - D
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria - E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria - F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Thessaloniki to Sofia by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Sofia start from DKK 89. The average price for this route is around DKK 220. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Thessaloniki to Sofia?
The average bus trip duration from Thessaloniki to Sofia is 5h 5m, covering a distance of 144 miles (232 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 45m and is operated by Infobus.
Which bus companies service the Thessaloniki to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur, FlixBus, Karat-S, LIKEBUS, Openline, Tourist Service Holding, Ilias Travel, Infobus, Maks Trans LTD.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki to Sofia at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Thessaloniki to Sofia?
A bus trip from Thessaloniki to Sofia generates an estimated 5.794175 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Thessaloniki to Sofia?
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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Thessaloniki to Sofia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Openline has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Thessaloniki to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Sofia?
According to Busbud traveler 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 Thessaloniki to Sofia was searched and found on Jun 24, 2026 with a price of DKK 95To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Sofia, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from DKK 95 to DKK 307 for a bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at DKK 95 which is on 2026-06-24.
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.
