Sofia to Katerini Bus

Q: What is the distance between Sofia and Katerini?

The distance between these two places is a total of 224 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Sofia and Katerini?

The average travel time between the stations is 06:07 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Sofia to Katerini?

The ticket prices begin from $27.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Sofia to Katerini?

The average number of daily departures is 9. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Sofia to Katerini?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Sofia to Katerini?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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Sofia to Katerini Route Summary

Sofia to Katerini bus is a popular way of travelling between Bulgaria and Greece.There are up to 9 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Sofia bus station at 07:00h, arriving at Katerini bus station at 12:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 19:00h, arriving at 00:55h the following day.

Departure station and country Sofia, Bulgaria

Arrival station and country Katerini, Greece

Travel Distance 224 mi

Average Trip Duration 06h 07min

Total Departures 9

Popular Operators Arda - Tur, Union Ivkoni - Unibus

Lowest Price $27

Transportation Options Bus

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Sofia to Katerini:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

07:30 Sofia Central Bus Station

6h 45min

14:15 Katerini Katerini Station

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 23 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 13. Nov

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07:00 Sofia

5h 30min

12:30 Katerini

Ilias Travel

from 35 HRK

Best offer on 13. Nov

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17:00 Sofia Bus Station Serdika, 100 Maria Luiza blvd., platform 2

6h 30min

23:30 Katerini Central Bus Station, 15 Dika str.

Arda - Tur

from 32 HRK

Best offer on 05. Sep

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18:30 Sofia Serdica Bus Station

6h 0min

00:30 Olympus Plaza

CityLines

from 35 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 07. Sep

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19:00 Sofia Bus Station Serdika, 100 Maria Luiza blvd., platform sector 18

5h 30min

00:30 Katerini Olympus Plaza, Korinos (in the direction of Katerini)

Ilias Travel

from 35 HRK

Best offer on 05. Sep

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Getting from Sofia and Katerini by bus

The shortest travel distance between Sofia and Katerini is 224 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 07:00 has a travel time of 05:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 06:45h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Katerini earlier, there are 6 night buses from Sofia to Katerini. The overnight buses depart between 18:30 and 19:00 and arrive between 00:30 and 00:55 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Katerini:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

18:30 Sofia Serdica Bus Station

6h 0min

00:30 Olympus Plaza

CityLines

from 35 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 07. Sep

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19:00 Sofia Bus Station Serdika, 100 Maria Luiza blvd., platform sector 18

5h 30min

00:30 Katerini Olympus Plaza, Korinos (in the direction of Katerini)

Ilias Travel

from 35 HRK

Best offer on 05. Sep

pick a date

Bus companies operating the Sofia to Katerini route

There is a total of 4 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

6.2 Arda - Tur

6.7 Union Ivkoni - Unibus

7 CityLines

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Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Sofia or Katerini bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Sofia

You can see information about the departure station and stops Sofia here

Katerini

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Katerini here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $27 (One-Way) or $54 (Return).

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