How much is the bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad?

The cheapest bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad start from $16. The average price for this route is around $28. 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 Blagoevgrad?

The average bus travel time from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad is 3h 45m, covering a distance of 153 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 55m and is operated by Tourist Service Holding .

Which bus companies service the Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni , Arda Tur , FlixBus , Tourist Service Holding , LIKEBUS , Infobus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad 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 Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad?

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 Blagoevgrad?

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 Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad?

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 Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad?

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 Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad on January 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	3h 45m	9:15pm	Blagoevgrad Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad on January 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	3h 45m	1:00pm	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	Cheapest
Bus	3:00pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	3h 15m	6:15pm	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	Fastest
Bus	2:45pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	3h 30m	6:15pm	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	4h 15m	7:45pm	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	4h	1:00pm	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:06 AM EET.

Get from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

3h 45mAverage Duration

153 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Thessaloniki and Blagoevgrad?

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

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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Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,973 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Arda Tur

3/5259 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.7

Based on 259 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Arda Tur ticket prices on this trip start at $34

Arda Tur Thessaloniki Blagoevgrad recent customer reviews

the bus stopped 2 times for one hour because a crazy woman, she should've been kicked off.

Aleksi R.

November 3, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,914 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Tourist Service Holding

4/550 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.2

LIKEBUS

3.5/527 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Infobus

4/5494 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

BG bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad 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 Blagoevgrad?
The cheapest bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad start from $16. The average price for this route is around $28. 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 Blagoevgrad?
The average bus travel time from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad is 3h 45m, covering a distance of 153 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 55m and is operated by Tourist Service Holding.
Which bus companies service the Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur, FlixBus, Tourist Service Holding, LIKEBUS, Infobus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad?
The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad?
A bus trip from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad 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 Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad?
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 Blagoevgrad?
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 Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad?
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 Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad?
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

01-03

$35

01-04

$40

Today

$38

01-06

$23

01-07

$15

01-08

$15

01-09

$13

01-10

No data

The cheapest trip from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad was searched and found on Jan 9, 2026 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $53 for a bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2026-01-09.

Usually FlixBus, Union Ivkoni 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.