The cheapest and fastest coaches from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 1 buses that leave Thessaloniki for Plovdiv every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 226 km distance in an average of 7 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 45 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.


Live departures
Thessaloniki to Plovdiv bus times
The table below shows live departures for Thessaloniki to Plovdiv coaches for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6319853 | 06:00 Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 7h30 | 13:30 Plovdiv | 0 changesdirect | |
6319853 | 06:15 Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 7h15 | 13:30 Plovdiv | 0 changesdirect | |
6323003 | 13:10 Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 7h20 | 20:30 Plovdiv | 0 changesdirect | |
6323003 | 13:30 Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 7h00 | 20:30 Plovdiv | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv
Buses from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 226 km distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 226 km |
Average bus duration 7h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: City Lines, Ourbus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, FlixBus from Thessaloniki to PlovdivYou can travel by bus between Thessaloniki to Plovdiv with City Lines, Ourbus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, FlixBus for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Thessaloniki to Plovdiv coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Thessaloniki, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ), Thessaloniki, Macedonia Intercity Bus Station and Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου). When arriving in Plovdiv, you can end your journey in coach stations like Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг) and Пловдив, Централна гара (Plovdiv, Tsentralna gara).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ), which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг), located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Thessaloniki and Plovdiv
- 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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