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Sofia to Thessaloniki bus with Union Ivkoni International

Fri, 14 Feb
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Cheap coach tickets from Sofia to Thessaloniki

Showing times and prices for 14 Feb

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sofia to Thessaloniki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Union Ivkoni International
20:305h15
София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)
01:45Thessaloniki
£151One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Union Ivkoni International
20:305h30
София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)
02:00Thessaloniki
£151One-way
0 changes
2nd Cheapest
Infobus
19:004h55
Sofia
23:55Thessaloniki
£191One-way
0 changes
Union Ivkoni International
16:306h00
Sofia
22:30Thessaloniki
£201One-way
0 changes
Union Ivkoni International
16:305h45
Sofia
22:15Thessaloniki
£201One-way
0 changes

Sofia to Thessaloniki bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday 14 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
07:30 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)5h15 12:45 Thessaloniki0 changesDirect
Union Ivkoni InternationalUnion Ivkoni International07:30 София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)5h30 13:00 Thessaloniki0 changesDirect
Union Ivkoni InternationalUnion Ivkoni International07:30 София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)5h45 13:15 Thessaloniki0 changesDirect
Union Ivkoni InternationalUnion Ivkoni International16:30 Sofia6h00 22:30 Thessaloniki0 changesDirect
Union Ivkoni InternationalUnion Ivkoni International16:30 Sofia5h45 22:15 Thessaloniki0 changesDirect
City LinesCity Lines18:00 Sofia5h00 23:00 Thessaloniki0 changesDirect
Infobus
0
Infobus0
19:00 Sofia4h55 23:55 Thessaloniki0 changesDirect
City LinesCity Lines19:00 Sofia5h25 00:25 Thessaloniki0 changesDirect
Union Ivkoni InternationalUnion Ivkoni International20:30 София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)5h15 01:45 Thessaloniki0 changesDirect
Union Ivkoni InternationalUnion Ivkoni International20:30 София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)5h30 02:00 Thessaloniki0 changesDirect

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Bus times from Sofia to Thessaloniki

Showing times and prices for 14 Feb

Fastest Journey

4 h 55 m

Average

5 h 26 m

Buses per day

10

Distance

231 km

Of the 10 buses that leave Sofia for Thessaloniki every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Infobus
19:004h55
Sofia
23:55Thessaloniki
£191One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
City Lines
18:005h00
Sofia
23:00Thessaloniki
£311One-way
0 changes
Union Ivkoni International
20:305h15
София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)
01:45Thessaloniki
£151One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
07:305h15
София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
12:45Thessaloniki
£211One-way
0 changes
City Lines
19:005h25
Sofia
00:25Thessaloniki
£241One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki

Buses from Sofia to Thessaloniki run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
230 km
Average bus duration
5h 27m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Buses per day
10
Direct buses
10
Bus providers
5
Fastest bus
5h 0m
First bus
00:30
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: Ourbus, Arda Tur and City Lines Sofia to Thessaloniki

You can travel by coach from Sofia to Thessaloniki with Ourbus, Arda Tur and City Lines for as low as £5. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Sofia to Thessaloniki coach information:

  • Average Duration: 5 h
  • Cheapest Price: £5
  • FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Sofia to Thessaloniki coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Sofia to Thessaloniki.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Sofia to Thessaloniki can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Sofia to Thessaloniki is £12; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Sofia to Thessaloniki coach time is 5 h   covering the 143 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Sofia to Thessaloniki leaves at 00: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Sofia to Thessaloniki leaves at 23: 55.
Yes, there are 10 direct coaches a day from Sofia to Thessaloniki with Ourbus, City Lines or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the journey from Sofia to Thessaloniki you can take a coach with Ourbus, City Lines or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services between Sofia and Thessaloniki on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Sofia, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2). When arriving in Thessaloniki, you can end your journey in coach stations like Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ), Thessaloniki, Central Bus Station Makedonia, Thessaloniki, Macedonia Intercity Bus Station and Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - Agíon Pánton (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - Αγίων Πάντων).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ), located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Sofia to Thessaloniki by coach is October.
Yes, you can take a coach from Sofia to Thessaloniki.

Important Stations and Airports in Sofia and Thessaloniki

Sofia
Thessaloniki
The major coach station for departures in Sofia is Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) for your trip from Sofia to Thessaloniki.
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Knyaginya Maria Luiza Blvd
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)
  • Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
The major coach station for arrivals in Thessaloniki is Thessaloniki, Ktel «Makedonía» (Θεσσαλονίκη, Κτελ «Μακεδονία»). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Thessaloniki, Ktel «Makedonía» (Θεσσαλονίκη, Κτελ «Μακεδονία») for your trip to Thessaloniki from Sofia.
Thessaloniki, Ktel «Makedonía» (Θεσσαλονίκη, Κτελ «Μακεδονία»)

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