Thessaloniki to Sofia Bus and Coach
Thessaloniki to Sofia
Sofia to Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki to Sofia Route Overview
Thessaloniki to Sofia bus is a popular way of travelling between Greece and Bulgaria.There are up to 35 daily bus departures available, including 5 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 23:45h, arriving at 05:00h the following day.
Departure station and country
Thessaloniki, Greece
Arrival station and country
Sofia, Bulgaria
Travel Distance
183 mi
Average Trip Duration
05h 39min
Total Departures
35
Popular Operators
Arda - Tur, Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Lowest Price
£8
Transportation Options
Coach, Plane
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Thessaloniki to Sofia:
00:05
Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
4h 55min
05:00
Sofia Serdica Bus Station
from
27
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 05. Jun
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14:30
Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station
4h 0min
18:30
Sofia Serdika Bus Station
from
25
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 07. Jun
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17:00
Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop
6h 59min
23:59
Sofia Central Bus Station
from
10.66
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 07. Aug
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16:40
Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
6h 20min
23:00
Sofia Central Bus Station
from
10.65
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 24. Jun
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16:40
Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
7h 19min
23:59
Sofia Central Bus Station
from
10.7
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 08. Jun
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Traveling by coach from Thessaloniki to Sofia
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 07:19h. 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 are the most popular night departures to Sofia:
23:45
Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station
5h 10min
04:55
Sofia Serdika Bus Station
from
25
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 06. Jun
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23:45
Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station
5h 15min
05:00
Sofia Serdika Bus Station
from
25
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 05. Jun
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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 9 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.Departure and arrival stations
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.
Cheapest tickets
Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: £8 (One-Way) or £16 (Return).
Over 9 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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Other popular destinations from Thessaloniki
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Thessaloniki, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:Other popular destinations from Sofia
If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Sofia, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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