How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Thessaloniki?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Thessaloniki start from $12. The average price for this route is around $30. 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 Sofia to Thessaloniki?

The average bus trip duration from Sofia to Thessaloniki is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 144 miles (233 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by Maks Trans LTD .

Which bus companies service the Sofia to Thessaloniki route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Arda Tur , Union Ivkoni , Infobus , Karat-S , FlixBus , Tourist Service Holding , LIKEBUS , Maks Trans LTD .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki?

The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Thessaloniki at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.

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

A bus trip from Sofia to Thessaloniki generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Sofia 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 Sofia to Thessaloniki?

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from Sofia to Thessaloniki?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Sofia 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 Sofia to Thessaloniki from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Thessaloniki on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Serdika	5h	12:30pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Serdika	4h 55m	11:55pm	Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı	Fastest
Bus	6:00pm	Serdika	5h	11:00pm	Monastiriou	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Serdika	5h 30m	9:30pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Serdika	5h	11:00pm	Monastiriou	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Thessaloniki on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Serdika	5h 30m	9:30pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Serdika	5h	11:00pm	Monastiriou	Fastest
Bus	7:10am	Serdika	5h 15m	12:25pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Serdika	5h 30m	1:00pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Serdika	5h 45m	1:15pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Thessaloniki on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Serdika	5h 30m	9:30pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	Cheapest
Bus	7:30am	Serdika	5h	12:30pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	Fastest
Bus	7:10am	Serdika	5h 15m	12:25pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Serdika	5h 20m	12:50pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Serdika	5h	11:00pm	Monastiriou	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Thessaloniki on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Serdika	5h 30m	1:00pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Serdika	5h	11:00pm	Monastiriou	Fastest
Bus	7:10am	Serdika	5h 15m	12:25pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Serdika	5h 30m	9:30pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Serdika	5h	11:00pm	Monastiriou	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Thessaloniki on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	Serdika	5h 15m	12:25pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Serdika	4h 55m	11:55pm	Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı	Fastest
Bus	6:00pm	Serdika	5h	11:00pm	Monastiriou	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Serdika	5h 30m	1:00pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Serdika	5h	11:00pm	Monastiriou	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Thessaloniki on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	Serdika	5h 15m	12:25pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Serdika	4h 55m	11:55pm	Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı	Fastest
Bus	6:00pm	Serdika	5h	11:00pm	Monastiriou	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Serdika	5h	12:30pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Serdika	5h	11:00pm	Monastiriou	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:53 PM EET.

Get from Sofia to Thessaloniki

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

5h 15mAverage Duration

144 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Thessaloniki?

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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C
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Stops in Thessaloniki

A
Monastiriou
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
Visit page
B
Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece
Visit page
C
Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ
Leof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece
Visit page
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

3/5259 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.7

Users have shared positive feedback about the overall experience, highlighting a smooth online booking process and a comfortable journey. However, there are suggestions for improvement regarding the availability of WiFi on board and clearer communication from drivers in English to ensure passengers' luggage is handled correctly at stops like Thessaloniki.

Arda Tur Sofia Thessaloniki recent customer reviews

Everything was great from the online booking to the service in Sofia and the trip in a very comfortable bus

Shimon Shay A.

August 19, 2025

It needs WiFi. Driver needs to announce stops in ENGLISH. He started driving away with my luggage at Thessalanoki.

Paul G.

July 11, 2024

Didn't mind being late. Free water and croissant great and stopped for break. Very nice.

Angela L.

November 18, 2019

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,975 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the service, mentioning delays and late arrivals. They also mentioned a lack of USB ports on the bus and no choice of seat. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews.

Union Ivkoni Sofia Thessaloniki recent customer reviews

The trip itself was fine – the bus was very old, dirty and stained seats – the stops were very unclear and the whole bus stunk of cigarettes

Marshall S.

October 8, 2025

Bus was late by almost an hour and a half. Also no place to charge your phone on the bus.

Benjamin K.

September 27, 2022

Everything was great, except I got really scared when the van broke and the driver had to drive like 5km/h. He managed to fix it within a few minutes and then a half an hour later when the driver started driving 130km/h or even faster to get us on the destination on time I thought I will pass out out of fear. The van was comfortable, the driver is extremely friendly and I liked him very much.

Milana M.

July 29, 2019

Infobus

4/5494 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Karat-S

4/5290 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi1.9

FlixBus

3.5/511,949 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.

FlixBus Sofia Thessaloniki recent customer reviews

It arrived 30 minutes later than the expected time

Irini A.

October 8, 2024

The staff was friendly and polite

Gwénolé M.

July 14, 2024

Tourist Service Holding

4/550 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.2

Users have shared positive experiences with Tourist Service, highlighting the helpful and knowledgeable staff at Sofia, clean buses, complimentary water bottles upon boarding, good prices, and clear bus locations. However, some mentioned occasional speeding by drivers and issues with USB plugs and WiFi not working consistently.

Tourist Service Holding Sofia Thessaloniki recent customer reviews

By far one the most awesome experience. Everything on time, office people at Sofia very helpful with good knowledge of English. Also the bus was very clean, bottle of water was given to us upon boarding. Will definitely use Tourist Service again. One thing I didn’t like but that’s just something personal is that on times driver was speeding a lot and it was a bit scary for my liking. Also usb plugs and WiFi was not working.but other than that TOURIST SERVICE was exceptional! xx

Nastazia C.

June 4, 2024

Good price, clear location to find the bus. However, one guy at the check-in office kept telling me to wait for checking in while there was already a lady ready to help me check in

Joas P.

March 26, 2024

Would definitely use them again. Our driver was extremely skilled at driving though very very closely parked traffic

Christopher S.

October 25, 2022

LIKEBUS

3.5/527 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Maks Trans LTD

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sofia 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 Sofia to Thessaloniki?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Thessaloniki start from $12. The average price for this route is around $30. 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 Sofia to Thessaloniki?
The average bus trip duration from Sofia to Thessaloniki is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 144 miles (233 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by Maks Trans LTD.
Which bus companies service the Sofia to Thessaloniki route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, Infobus, Karat-S, FlixBus, Tourist Service Holding, LIKEBUS, Maks Trans LTD.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki?
The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Thessaloniki at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Thessaloniki?
A bus trip from Sofia to Thessaloniki generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Sofia 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 Sofia to Thessaloniki?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Sofia to Thessaloniki?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Sofia 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

01/05

$16

01/06

$30

Today

$22

01/08

$16

01/09

$15

01/10

$14

01/11

$13

01/12

$10

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Thessaloniki was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $10

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

You can expect to pay from $10 to $67 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Thessaloniki based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2026-01-12.

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.