The cheapest and fastest coaches from Thessaloniki to Sofia
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 38 m
Buses per day
14
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 £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 14 buses that leave Thessaloniki for Sofia every day 14 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 4 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 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.
FlixBus17:305h15Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)22:45София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)£141One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:204h40Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)13:00София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)£151One-way0 changes
16:004h30Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου)20:30Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)£231One-way0 changes
9:005h50Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου)14:50Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)£231One-way0 changes
0:305h00Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου)5:30Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)£231One-way0 changes
16:004h30Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου)20:30Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)£231One-way0 changes
69910620:304h30Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη)5:00Sofia (София)£241One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:204h40Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ)13:00София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)£151One-way0 changes
68660482:004h45Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη)6:45Sofia (София)£321One-way0 changes
65186348:154h45Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη)13:00Sofia (София)£241One-way0 changes
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 £10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a flight costs an average of £99.
Distance: 231 km
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £188 Average Price |
5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Thessaloniki to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Thessaloniki to Sofia coaches for today, Friday 22 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6978648 | 15:10 Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 5h20 | 20:30 Sofia (София) | 0 changesdirect | |
6978648 | 15:30 Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 5h00 | 20:30 Sofia (София) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) | 5h15 | 22:45 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
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6991062 | 0:05 Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 4h55 | 5:00 Sofia (София) | 0 changesdirect | |
6991062 | 0:30 Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 4h30 | 5:00 Sofia (София) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 0:30 Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου) | 5h00 | 5:30 Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) | 0 changesdirect | |
6866048 | 2:00 Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 4h45 | 6:45 Sofia (София) | 0 changesdirect | |
6518634 | 8:00 Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 5h00 | 13:00 Sofia (София) | 0 changesdirect | |
6518634 | 8:15 Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 4h45 | 13:00 Sofia (София) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) | 4h40 | 13:00 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:00 Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου) | 5h50 | 14:50 Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:40 Thessaloniki | 5h10 | 17:50 Sofia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:40 Thessaloniki | 5h10 | 17:50 Sofia | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia
Buses from Thessaloniki to Sofia run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 9 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 40m.
Distance 231 km |
Average bus duration 5h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Union Ivkoni International, ArdaTur, FlixBus, City Lines, Union Ivkoni, Infobus, Euroticket, LikeBus, Citylines from Thessaloniki to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Thessaloniki to Sofia with Union Ivkoni International, ArdaTur, FlixBus, City Lines, Union Ivkoni, Infobus, Euroticket, LikeBus, Citylines for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.

- ArdaTur
- Passengers with disabilities receive discounts and priority seating, and folding wheelchairs are transported free of charge with advance registration.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- ArdaTur
- Cancellation policies vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, with refunds ranging from 50% to 100% depending on the time before departure, and no refunds for cancellations less than 24 hours prior.
- 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.
- ArdaTur
- One piece of hand luggage up to 15 kg and two pieces of checked luggage up to 35 kg each are included.
- 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.
- ArdaTur
- Additional baggage or cargo is accepted for transport if there is free space and for a separate charge.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- City Lines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- 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 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
- 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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