The cheapest and fastest coaches from Thessaloniki to Sofia
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Thessaloniki to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thessaloniki to Sofia will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 3 buses that leave Thessaloniki for Sofia every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 231 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 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.






Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Thessaloniki to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 5h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £108.
Distance: 231 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £247 Average Price |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 19m Average total duration 12h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Thessaloniki to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Thessaloniki to Sofia coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 7 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:30 Thessaloniki | 5h00 | 17:30 Sofia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:00 Thessaloniki | 6h00 | 20:00 Sofia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:30 Thessaloniki | 5h15 | 19:45 Sofia | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia
Buses from Thessaloniki to Sofia run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 231 km distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 231 km |
Average bus duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, City Lines, FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Thessaloniki to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Thessaloniki to Sofia with Ourbus, City Lines, FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
City Lines
FlixBus
Infobus
Ourbus
ArdaTur
Citylines
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
FAQs: Thessaloniki to Sofia coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thessaloniki to Sofia 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 Sofia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Thessaloniki, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ), Thessaloniki, Macedonia Intercity Bus Station, Thessaloniki, Central Bus Station Makedonia, Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου) and Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - Agíon Pánton (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - Αγίων Πάντων). When arriving in Sofia, you can end your trip in coach stations like Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2), Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1 and Sofia, Letishche Sofia Terminal 2 (София, Летище София Терминал 2).
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 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Thessaloniki and Sofia
- 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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Serdika (in the station)
- Bistro Bulgaria (0.2 km)
- Sofia Grill House (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M1, M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
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