Thessaloniki to Sofia bus is a popular way of travelling between Greece and Bulgaria.There are up to 28 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki at 00:05h, arriving at Sofia at 05:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:55h, arriving at 05:00h the following day.
Departure station and country
Thessaloniki, Greece
The shortest travel distance between Thessaloniki and Sofia is 183 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 01:30 has a travel time of 04:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 06:59h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Sofia earlier, there
is 1 night coach departing from Thessaloniki to Sofia.
The overnight coach departs at 23:45 and arrives at 04:55
the following day.
Below is the most popular night departure to Sofia:
23:55
Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station
5h 5min
05:00Sofia Serdica Bus Station
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Bus companies operating the Thessaloniki to Sofia route
There are 4 bus companies operating this route. These companies have been reviewed 7 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.
Bus station in Thessaloniki has earned an average score of 6.2 from our passengers, while the station in Sofia has not be rated yet. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
Thessaloniki
You can see information about the departure station and stops Thessaloniki here
Sofia
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Sofia here
Cheapest tickets
Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £8 (One-Way)
or £16 (Return).
7 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Thessaloniki to Sofia. The average rating is 8.4. You can read the reviews below.
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