How much is the bus ticket from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki?

The cheapest bus tickets from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki start from $17. The average price for this route is around $34. 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 Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki?

The average bus travel time from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki is 3h 50m, covering a distance of 152 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Arda Tur , Union Ivkoni , FlixBus , Tourist Service Holding , Infobus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki?

The earliest bus departs from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki at 8:40am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki?

A bus trip from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki?

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 Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Tourist Service Holding , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki?

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.

Bus Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	4h	2:00am	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	3h 45m	1:45am	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Blagoevgrad Bus Station	3h 45m	12:45pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	4h 15m	1:15pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	4h	1:00pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags

Get from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

152 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Blagoevgrad and Thessaloniki?

Stops in Blagoevgrad

A
Sveti Dimitar Solunski
bul. "Sveti Dimitar Solunski" 19, 2700 Blagoevgrad Center, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
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B
Blagoevgrad
bul. "Sveti Dimitar Solunski" 15, 2700 Blagoevgrad Center, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
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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

Compare bus companies

Arda Tur

3/5257 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,947 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1947 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers 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 $17

Union Ivkoni Blagoevgrad Thessaloniki recent customer reviews

Even though I was 15 minutes before the departure they left with out telling me and I had to change the hour and I arrived 10 hour after

Georgios M.

December 15, 2024

Overall it was very good. The only thing was Wi-Fi reliability problem :-)

Yelena R.

June 3, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,458 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Tourist Service Holding

4/550 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.2

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

GR Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki 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 Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki?
The cheapest bus tickets from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki start from $17. The average price for this route is around $34. 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 Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki?
The average bus travel time from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki is 3h 50m, covering a distance of 152 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, FlixBus, Tourist Service Holding, Infobus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki?
The earliest bus departs from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki at 8:40am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki?
A bus trip from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki?
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 Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Tourist Service Holding, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki?
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.

Best price found

11-26

$15

11-27

$23

Today

$12

11-29

$23

11-30

$23

12-01

No data

12-02

$15

12-03

No data

The cheapest trip from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $39 for a bus ticket from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually FlixBus 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.