- Thessaloniki to Sofia buses
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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Bus | Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station | Serdika | Cheapest | ||||
![]() | Bus | O.C.E. Railway Station | Serdika | Fastest | ||||
![]() | Bus | Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ | Serdika | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Monastiriou | Serdika | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station | Sofia Central Bus Station | 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 $12, 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
Taskou Papageorgiou
Taskou Papageorgiou 5, Thessaloniki 546 31, Greece - CLeof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece
- DMonastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
- E
Michail Kalou 16
Michail Kalou 16, Thessaloniki 546 29, Greece - F
Makedonya Şehirlerarası Otogarı
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
Stops in Sofia
- Abulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
- C
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria - D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria - Ebulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
- F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, 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 $12. The average price for this route is around $30. 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 (233 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by Infobus.
Which bus companies service the Thessaloniki to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, Infobus, LIKEBUS, FlixBus, Tourist Service Holding, Karat-S, 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 6 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 Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Thessaloniki to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller 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 traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To 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 $11 to $43 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 $11 which is on 2025-12-06.
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.
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