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Thessaloniki to Plovdiv Bus

Q: What is the distance between Thessaloniki and Plovdiv?

The distance between these two places is a total of 257 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Thessaloniki and Plovdiv?

The average travel time between the stations is 07:30 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?

The ticket prices begin from $19.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?

The average number of daily departures is 13. 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 Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?

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 Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?

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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Thessaloniki to Plovdiv Route Summary

Thessaloniki to Plovdiv bus is a popular way of travelling between Greece and Bulgaria.There are up to 13 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki bus station at 00:05h, arriving at Plovdiv bus station at 07:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:55h, arriving at 07:30h the following day.

Departure station and country Thessaloniki, Greece

Arrival station and country Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Travel Distance 257 mi

Average Trip Duration 07h 30min

Total Departures 13

Popular Operators Arda - Tur, Union Ivkoni - Unibus

Lowest Price $19

Transportation Options Bus

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

00:05 Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station

7h 25min

07:30 Plovdiv Bus Station South

Arda - Tur

from 32.4 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 13. Aug

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01:15 Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station

8h 30min

09:45 Plovdiv Bus Station South

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 16 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 24. Jul

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01:30 Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop

8h 15min

09:45 Plovdiv Bus Station South

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 16 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 24. Jul

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08:15 Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station

7h 30min

15:45 Plovdiv Bus Station South

Arda - Tur

from 32.4 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 17. Jul

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14:30 Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station

6h 30min

21:00 Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop

CityLines

from 23 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 16. Aug

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Getting from Thessaloniki and Plovdiv by bus

The shortest travel distance between Thessaloniki and Plovdiv is 257 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 02:00 has a travel time of 06:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:30h. 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 Plovdiv earlier, there is 1 night bus departing from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv. The overnight bus departs at 23:45 and arrives at 07:30 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Plovdiv:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

23:45 Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station

7h 45min

07:30 Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop

CityLines

from 23 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 25. Jul

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23:55 Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station

7h 35min

07:30 Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop

CityLines

from 23 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 17. Jul

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Bus companies operating the Thessaloniki to Plovdiv 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

Tourist Service

7 CityLines

Departure and arrival stations

Bus station in Thessaloniki has earned an average score of 6.2 from our passengers, while the station in Plovdiv 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

Plovdiv

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

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $19 (One-Way) or $38 (Return).

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