Thessaloniki to Sofia Bus
Thessaloniki to Sofia
Sofia to Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki to Sofia Route Summary
Thessaloniki to Sofia bus is a popular way of travelling between Greece and Bulgaria.There are up to 25 daily bus departures available, including 3 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki bus station at 00:05h, arriving at Sofia bus station at 05:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:45h, arriving at 04:55h the following day.
Departure station and country
Thessaloniki, Greece
Travel Distance
183 mi
Average Trip Duration
05h 00min
Total Departures
25
Popular Operators
Arda - Tur, Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Lowest Price
$11
Transportation Options
Bus
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus 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 13. Apr
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01:00
Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
6h 0min
07:00
Sofia Central Bus Station
from
10.6333
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 06. May
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01:15
Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop
5h 45min
07:00
Sofia Central Bus Station
from
10.6333
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 06. May
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02:00
Thessaloniki Monastiriou
4h 45min
06:45
Sofia Serdica Bus Station
from
32
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 13. Apr
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08:15
Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
5h 0min
13:15
Sofia Serdica Bus Station
from
27
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 13. Apr
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Getting from Thessaloniki and Sofia by bus
The shortest travel distance between Thessaloniki and Sofia is 183 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 02:00 has a travel time of 04:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 06:00h. 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 Sofia earlier, there
is 1 night bus departing from Thessaloniki to Sofia.
The overnight bus 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 15min
05:00
Sofia Serdika Bus Station
from
25
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 13. Apr
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23:45
Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station
5h 10min
04:55
Sofia Serdika Bus Station
from
25
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 18. Apr
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Bus companies operating the Thessaloniki to Sofia route
There is a total of 4 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 9 times by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route and their overall rating.Departure and arrival stations
Bus station in Thessaloniki has earned an average score of 6 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
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: $11 (One-Way) or $22 (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 users' review of the bus company below.
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Other popular destinations from Thessaloniki
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Thessaloniki, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Sofia
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Sofia, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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