Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora bus is a popular way of travelling between Greece and Bulgaria.There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki at 02:00h, arriving at Stara Zagora at 10:30h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 16:00h, arriving at 01:46h the following day.
Departure station and country
Thessaloniki, Greece
Arrival station and country
Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Travel Distance
268 mi
Average Trip Duration
09h 23min
Total Departures
5
Popular Operators
Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Tourist Service
Lowest Price
£16
Transportation Options
Coach
Table Of Contents
Traveling by coach from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora
The shortest travel distance between Thessaloniki and Stara Zagora is 268 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 02:00 has a travel time of 08:30h.
The longest travel time on the route is 10:16h.
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 Stara Zagora earlier, there
are 4 overnight coaches from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora.
The overnight coaches depart between 14:45 and 16:00 and arrive between 00:30 and 01:46
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora route
There are 2 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.
Bus station in Thessaloniki has earned an average score of 6.1 from our passengers, while the station in Stara Zagora 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
Stara Zagora
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Stara Zagora here
Cheapest tickets
Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £16 (One-Way)
or £32 (Return).
Travel reviews for Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora bus
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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:
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