Thessaloniki to Sofia bus is a popular way of travelling between Greece and Bulgaria.There are up to 5 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki bus station at 02:00h, arriving at Sofia bus station at 06:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 09:30h, arriving at 14:15h the same day.
Popular Operators
Arda - Tur, Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Lowest Price
€19
Transportation Options
Bus
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Getting from Thessaloniki and Sofia by bus
The shortest travel distance between Thessaloniki and Sofia is 295 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 02:00 has a travel time of 04:30h.
The longest travel time on the route is 05:15h.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
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.
Bus station in Thessaloniki has earned an average score of 6.2 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.
Thessaloniki
You can see information about the departure station and stops Thessaloniki here
Sofia
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Sofia here
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €19 (One-Way)
or €38 (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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