What is the distance between Blagoevgrad and Thessaloniki?

The distance separating Blagoevgrad and Thessaloniki is 97 miles (156 km).

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

If you're headed to Thessaloniki from Blagoevgrad, chances are that your bus will leave from Sveti Dimitar Solunski and arrive at Κ. Τ. Ε. Λ. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Thessaloniki?

Once in Thessaloniki, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Arch of Galerius (Kamara), Zeitenlik, Ladadika Quarter, The Rotonda and Noesis-Science Center & Technology Museum.

Bus Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Blagoevgrad	3h 30m	11:00pm	Monastiriou	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Blagoevgrad	3h 30m	11:00pm	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	4h	1:00pm	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	Blagoevgrad Bus Station	3h 45m	12:45pm	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 $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

95 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

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. Travelers 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 $13

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

Arda Tur

3/5255 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Tourist Service Holding

4.5/549 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

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

Where are the popular stops in Blagoevgrad and Thessaloniki?

Stops in Blagoevgrad

A - Sveti Dimitar Solunski

B - Blagoevgrad

Stops in Thessaloniki

A - Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ

B - Monastiriou

C - Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı

D - Taskou Papageorgiou

E - Michail Kalou 16

F - Makedonya Şehirlerarası Otogarı

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki by bus

What is the distance between Blagoevgrad and Thessaloniki?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki?
What are the best sights and things to do in Thessaloniki?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$21

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The cheapest trip from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $9

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 $9 to $27 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 $9 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Arda Tur 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.