The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
12 h 20 m
Average duration
12 h 56 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
495 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bucharest to Thessaloniki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bucharest to Thessaloniki will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £43.
Of the 5 buses that leave Bucharest for Thessaloniki every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 495 km distance in an average of 12 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 13 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus10:1012h20București, Autogara Militari22:30Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)£431One-way0 changes
022:1012h50București11:00Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη)£511One-way0 changes
23:1513h15București, Autogara Militari12:30Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου)£521One-way0 changes
23:1513h35București, Autogara Militari12:50Thessaloniki, Central Bus Station Makedonia£521One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:4512h40București, Autogara Militari12:25Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)£621One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:1012h20București, Autogara Militari22:30Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)£431One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:4512h40București, Autogara Militari12:25Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)£621One-way0 changes
022:1012h50București11:00Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη)£511One-way0 changes
23:1513h15București, Autogara Militari12:30Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου)£521One-way0 changes
23:1513h35București, Autogara Militari12:50Thessaloniki, Central Bus Station Makedonia£521One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Bucharest to Thessaloniki
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Thessaloniki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £17.
Distance: 495 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£49 Average Price Cheapest | £132 Average Price |
13h 32m Average total duration 13h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bucharest to Thessaloniki bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bucharest to Thessaloniki coaches for today, Saturday 11 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 6:50 București | 12h00 | 18:50 Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 București, Autogara Militari | 12h20 | 19:30 Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:15 București, Autogara Militari | 13h45 | 10:00 Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:15 București, Autogara Militari | 14h00 | 10:15 Thessaloniki, Central Bus Station Makedonia | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:45 București, Autogara Militari | 12h40 | 9:25 Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) | 0 changesdirect |
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Why book with Omio vs Union Ivkoni International?
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Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni or Union Ivkoni - Unibus to find the best option for your trip from Bucharest to Thessaloniki.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
Buses from Bucharest to Thessaloniki run on average 4 times per day, taking around 13h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 495 km distance in 11h 0m.
Distance 495 km |
Average bus duration 13h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 11h 0m |
First bus 1:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Bucharest to ThessalonikiYou can travel by bus between Bucharest to Thessaloniki with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bucharest to Thessaloniki coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bucharest to Thessaloniki by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Thessaloniki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bucharest and Thessaloniki
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 12, 31 Train: Thessaloniki Railway Station
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