How far is Thessaloniki from Plovdiv?

The distance between the two cities is 141 miles (227 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv leave from Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı and arrive at Sever. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Plovdiv, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Regional Historical Museum - Bulgarian National Revival Exposition, Regional Archaeological Museum, Museum Center of Modern History - Exposition'The Soul of Japanese Doll', Icon Gallery and City Art Gallery - Exposition of Mexican Art.

Bus Thessaloniki to Plovdiv from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Thessaloniki to Plovdiv on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı	7h 35m	7:30am	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	7h	10:30pm	Avtogara Yug	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	7h 30m	3:30pm	Avtogara Yug	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı	7h 35m	7:30am	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Bul. Hristo Botev 46, Plovdiv	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	7h 15m	3:30pm	Avtogara Yug	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:08 PM EET.

Get from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

7h 20mAverage Duration

140 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Thessaloniki and Plovdiv?

Stops in Thessaloniki

A
Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece
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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
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 Plovdiv

A
Sever
bul. "Hristo Botev" 47, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Compare bus companies

Arda Tur

3/5257 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Karat-S

4/5282 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2

According to customer reviews, there have been reports of bus breakdowns resulting in long delays and potential safety risks. Some customers even mentioned that the bus never arrived at all. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews, indicating a need for improvement in service reliability and maintenance.

Citylines Thessaloniki Plovdiv recent customer reviews

Το λεωφορείο έπαθε βλάβη και μείναμε επί 5 ώρες στην άκρη του δρόμου χωρίς νερό και με μεγάλο κίνδυνο πρόκλησης τροχαίου ατυχήματος.

Georgios V.

September 10, 2022

I never got on the bus as it never came.

Timoleon F.

July 9, 2022

Tourist Service Holding

4/550 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.2

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/25

$32

11/26

$34

Today

$33

11/28

$32

11/29

$33

11/30

$32

12/01

$34

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The cheapest trip from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $32

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

You can expect to pay from $32 to $36 for a bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually 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.