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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop | Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Bul. Hristo Botev 46, Plovdiv | Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Avtogara Yug | Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sever | Monastiriou | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Sever | Monastiriou | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 9:06 AM EET.
Get from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki
The journey takes about 7 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Plovdiv and Thessaloniki?
Stops in Thessaloniki
- ALeof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece
- BMonastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
- C
Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece - 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv to Thessaloniki?
The cheapest bus tickets from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki start from $51. The average price for this route is around $52. 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 Plovdiv to Thessaloniki?
The average bus travel time from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki is 7h 55m, covering a distance of 226 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 55m and is operated by Infobus.
Which bus companies service the Plovdiv to Thessaloniki route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Arda Tur, Infobus, Karat-S, Tourist Service Holding, Union Ivkoni.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki?
The earliest bus departs from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki at 4:50am. And the latest bus departs at 4:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki?
A bus trip from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki generates an estimated 6 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 Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv to Thessaloniki?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Plovdiv 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.
The cheapest trip from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $46To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $46 to $61 for a bus ticket from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-12-04.
Usually Tourist Service Holding, 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.
