How far is Thessaloniki from Bucharest?

The distance covered from Thessaloniki to Bucharest is 497 km (308 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Taskou Papageorgiou, in Thessaloniki, and end it at Militari, in Bucharest.

Bus Thessaloniki to Bucharest from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Thessaloniki to Bucharest on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	15h 20m	8:00am	Autogara Militari	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Taskou Papageorgiou	11h 25m	12:25am	Rahova	Fastest
Bus	4:40pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	14h 35m	7:15am	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	12h 30m	6:00am	Militari	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	15h	8:00am	Autogara Militari	No tags

Next departures for Thessaloniki to Bucharest on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	15h 20m	8:00am	Autogara Militari	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	12h 30m	6:00am	Militari	Fastest
Bus	1:15am	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	1d 6h	8:00am	Autogara Militari	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	22h 30m	8:00am	Autogara Militari	No tags
Bus	1:15am	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	1d 6h	7:15am	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Thessaloniki to Bucharest on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	15h 20m	8:00am	Autogara Militari	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	14h 15m	7:15am	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	Fastest
Bus	1:15am	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	1d 6h	8:00am	Autogara Militari	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	22h 30m	8:00am	Autogara Militari	No tags
Bus	1:15am	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	1d 6h	7:15am	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:33 PM EET.

Get from Thessaloniki to Bucharest

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

15h 20mAverage Duration

491 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Thessaloniki and Bucharest?

Stops in Thessaloniki

A
Taskou Papageorgiou
Taskou Papageorgiou 5, Thessaloniki 546 31, Greece
B
Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ
Leof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece
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C
Monastiriou
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
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D
Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece
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E
Michail Kalou 16
Michail Kalou 16, Thessaloniki 546 29, Greece
F
Makedonya Şehirlerarası Otogarı
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece

Stops in Bucharest

A
Militari
Strada Valea Cascadelor 2, București, Romania
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B
Rahova
Șoseaua Alexandriei 164, București, Romania
C
Bucharest Airport
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D
Autogara Filaret
Autogara Filaret, Str. Piata Garii Filaret, nr. 1, Bükreş, Romanya
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E
Bükreş Filaret Otogar (Bucureşti Filaret)
Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, Bükreş / Romanya
F
Piata Natiunile Unite
Calea Victoriei nr. 2, București 030167, Romania

Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1946 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 $36

Union Ivkoni Thessaloniki Bucharest recent customer reviews

There are no charger ports. For a 15 hour bus ride this is not good. Also they closed the on bus bathroom

Andrew R.

February 21, 2024

Verry good

Ionela Alina D.

August 31, 2023

We arrive safely at home.

Augustin Sorin R.

July 23, 2023

LIKEBUS

3.5/527 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

FlixBus

3.5/511,400 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Maks Trans LTD

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Thessaloniki to Bucharest by bus

How far is Thessaloniki from Bucharest?
The distance covered from Thessaloniki to Bucharest is 497 km (308 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Taskou Papageorgiou, in Thessaloniki, and end it at Militari, in Bucharest.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-20

$33

11-21

$33

Today

$43

11-23

$52

11-24

$33

11-25

No data

11-26

$33

11-27

$43

The cheapest trip from Thessaloniki to Bucharest was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $123 for a bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Bucharest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Maks Trans LTD 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.