Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki Bus and Coach

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Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki Route Overview

Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki bus is a popular way of travelling between Bulgaria and Greece.There are up to 4 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Stara Zagora at 11:45h, arriving at Thessaloniki at 22:30h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 15:45h, arriving at 00:45h the following day.
Departure station and country Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Arrival station and country Thessaloniki, Greece
Travel Distance 268 mi
Average Trip Duration 09h 45min
Total Departures 4
Popular Operators Arda - Tur, Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Lowest Price £28
Transportation Options Coach


Traveling by coach from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki

The shortest travel distance between Stara Zagora and Thessaloniki is 268 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 15:45 has a travel time of 08:45h. The longest travel time on the route is 10:45h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: restroom, seat belts and multimedia. 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 Thessaloniki earlier, there are 2 overnight coaches from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki. The overnight coaches depart between and 15:45 and arrive between 00:30 and 00:45 the same day.

Bus companies operating the Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki route

There are 3 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.

Departure and arrival stations

Bus station in Stara Zagora has not been rated yet. However, the bus station in Thessaloniki has earned a score of 6.2 from our passengers. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
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  Stara Zagora

You can see information about the departure station and stops Stara Zagora here

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  Thessaloniki

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


Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £28 (One-Way) or £56 (Return).

Travel reviews for Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki bus

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