What is the distance between Thessaloniki and Stara Zagora?

The distance between the two cities is 187 miles (302 km).

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

If you're headed to Stara Zagora from Thessaloniki, chances are that your bus will depart from Monastiriou and arrive at Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00am	Monastiriou	8h 30m	10:30am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı	9h 10m	8:55am	Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	10h 45m	11:45am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	No tags
Bus	1:15am	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	10h 30m	11:45am	Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı	7h 50m	10:25pm	Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka	No tags

Get from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

8h 45mAverage Duration

187 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Thessaloniki and Stara Zagora?

Stops in Thessaloniki

A
Monastiriou
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
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B
Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ
Leof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, 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 Stara Zagora

A
Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka
bul. Slavjanski 64, 6002 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
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B
Blvd Slavianski
bul. Slavjanski 45, 6002 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
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C
General Gurko
ul. "General Gurko" 46, 6000 Stara Zagora Centre, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria

Compare bus companies

Arda Tur

3/5256 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Tourist Service Holding

4/550 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.2

Karat-S

4/5281 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora by bus

What is the distance between Thessaloniki and Stara Zagora?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora?

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

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11/20

$34

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11/24

$34

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$36

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The cheapest trip from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $34

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

You can expect to pay from $34 to $60 for a bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Infobus, Tourist Service Holding 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.