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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Thessaloniki to Bucharest
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
12 h
Average duration
12 h 8 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
495 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Thessaloniki to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thessaloniki to Bucharest will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £37.
Of the 5 buses that leave Thessaloniki for Bucharest 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 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 30 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.
FlixBus8:2012h00Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)20:20București, Autogara Militari£371One-way0 changes- FlixBus1:0512h10Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)13:15București, Autogara Militari£381One-way0 changes
- FlixBus17:3012h30Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)6:00București, Autogara Militari£391One-way0 changes
02:0012h00Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη)14:00Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station£801One-way0 changes- 72508512:0012h00Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη)14:00Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station£801One-way0 changes
- FlixBus8:2012h00Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)20:20București, Autogara Militari£371One-way0 changes
- 02:0012h00Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη)14:00Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station£801One-way0 changes
- 72508512:0012h00Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη)14:00Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station£801One-way0 changes
- FlixBus1:0512h10Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)13:15București, Autogara Militari£381One-way0 changes
- FlixBus17:3012h30Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)6:00București, Autogara Militari£391One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Thessaloniki to Bucharest
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. 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 £18, and a flight costs an average of £15.
Distance: 495 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£37 Average Price Cheapest | £127 Average Price |
13h 37m Average total duration 13h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m 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
Thessaloniki to Bucharest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Thessaloniki to Bucharest coaches for today, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 17:30 Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) | 12h30 | 6:00 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 18 July | |||||
| FlixBus | 1:05 Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) | 12h10 | 13:15 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
| 0 | 2:00 Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 12h00 | 14:00 Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7250851 | 2:00 Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 12h00 | 14:00 Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:20 Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) | 12h00 | 20:20 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharest
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Buses from Thessaloniki to Bucharest run on average 3 times per day, taking around 13h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £15 by flight.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:53, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 495 km distance in 11h 15m.
Distance 495 km |
Average bus duration 13h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 15m |
First bus 0:53 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Infobus, Citylines from Thessaloniki to BucharestYou can travel by bus between Thessaloniki to Bucharest with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Infobus, Citylines for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Thessaloniki to Bucharest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thessaloniki to Bucharest 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 Bucharest, 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 Thessaloniki and Bucharest
Most Thessaloniki to Bucharest buses use the Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) to București, Autogara Militari station pair, with some services arriving at Bukarest, Autogara Rahova. Use this guide to compare Thessaloniki and Bucharest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Thessaloniki station do buses to Bucharest leave from?
Getting to Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) from Thessaloniki city centre
Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) is 1 km from Thessaloniki city centre. Public transport options include:
Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) bus station facilities and services
Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) from Thessaloniki city centre
Getting to București, Autogara Militari from Bucharest city centre
Getting to Bukarest, Autogara Rahova from Bucharest city centre
Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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