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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Plovdiv
    Departure location: Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
    Arrival time: July 17 at
    Destination city: Thessaloniki
    Destination location: Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
    Operated by: CitylinesCitylines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Plovdiv
    Departure location: Sever
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Thessaloniki
    Destination location: Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
    Operated by: Union IvkoniUnion Ivkoni
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Plovdiv
    Departure location: Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
    Arrival time: July 17 at
    Destination city: Thessaloniki
    Destination location: Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
    Operated by: CitylinesCitylines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Plovdiv
    Departure location: Sever
    Arrival time: July 17 at
    Destination city: Thessaloniki
    Destination location: Monastiriou
    Operated by: Tourist ServiceTourist Service
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Plovdiv
    Departure location: Sever
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Thessaloniki
    Destination location: Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street
    Operated by: Union IvkoniUnion Ivkoni
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Plovdiv to Thessaloniki: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$36
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 55m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure4:50am
Distance225 km
Latest bus departure5:30pm

Plovdiv to Thessaloniki Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Plovdiv - Thessaloniki

  1. How far is Plovdiv from Thessaloniki?

    The distance between Plovdiv and Thessaloniki is approximately 227 km (141 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki?

    Buses departing from Sever in Plovdiv will take you to Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı in Thessaloniki.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-14
US$33
07-15
US$28
Today
US$32
07-17
US$28
07-18
US$28
07-19
US$26
07-20
US$28
07-21
US$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki was searched and found on Jul 19, 2025 with a price of US$26

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$26 to US$43 for a bus ticket from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$26 which is on 2025-07-19.

Usually Citylines, CITL - TSER will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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