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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 414 km.

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

The average travel time between the stations is 07:37 hours.

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

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €15.

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

The average number of daily departures is 12. 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 bus change, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a bus change 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.

Q: How do I get from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv by bus?

To travel from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Q: How can I find out which buses run between Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the earliest and latest bus leave Thessaloniki?

The earliest is at 00:05 and the latest is at 15:10.

Q: Do I have to print my ticket for Thessaloniki to Plovdiv?

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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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 12 daily bus departures available. 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 15:10h, arriving at 22:30h the same day.

Departure station and country Thessaloniki, Greece

Arrival station and country Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Travel Distance 414 km

Average Trip Duration 07h 37min

Total Departures 12

Popular Operators Arda - Tur, Union Ivkoni - Unibus

Lowest Price €15

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 32.3 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 17. Apr

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01:00 Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station

8h 45min

09:45 Plovdiv Bus Station South

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 15.9667 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 06. May

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01:15 Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop

8h 30min

09:45 Plovdiv Bus Station South

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 15.9667 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 06. May

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02:00 Thessaloniki Monastiriou

7h 0min

09:00 Plovdiv Bus Station South

CityLines

from 35 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 17. Apr

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08:15 Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station

7h 30min

15:45 Plovdiv Bus Station South

Arda - Tur

from 32.3 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 17. Apr

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Getting from Thessaloniki and Plovdiv by bus

The shortest travel distance between Thessaloniki and Plovdiv is 414 km. The fastest bus which departs at 02:00 has a travel time of 06:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:45h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Bus companies operating the Thessaloniki to Plovdiv route

There is a total of 4 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 2 times by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route and their overall rating.

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 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: €15 (One-Way) or €30 (Return).

Travel reviews for Thessaloniki to Plovdiv bus

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2 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.

7.5 by VALERIIA

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

7.5 by ANONYMOUS

Arda - Tur

by VALERIIA

...We weren't warned about transplantet in the other bus.

Driver

Tidiness

Value for money

Comfortable ride

Read all reviews here

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:

Thessaloniki - Skopje

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Thessaloniki - Prague

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Thessaloniki - Brno

Thessaloniki - Krakow

Thessaloniki - Craiova

Thessaloniki - Iasi

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Thessaloniki - Bratislava

Thessaloniki - Ostrava

Thessaloniki - Kosice

Thessaloniki - Warsaw

Thessaloniki - Suceava

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Thessaloniki - Galati

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Thessaloniki - Lviv

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Other popular destinations from Plovdiv

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Plovdiv, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Plovdiv - Sunny Beach

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