How much is the bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?

The cheapest bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Bucharest start from $36. The average price for this route is around $57. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?

The average bus travel time from Thessaloniki to Bucharest is 14h 30m, covering a distance of 507 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 25m and is operated by LIKEBUS .

Which bus companies service the Thessaloniki to Bucharest route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni , FlixBus , Maks Trans LTD , LIKEBUS .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?

The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki to Bucharest at 9:00am. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?

A bus trip from Thessaloniki to Bucharest generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is LIKEBUS , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company LIKEBUS has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is LIKEBUS , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Thessaloniki to Bucharest from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Thessaloniki to Bucharest on January 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	13h 45m	5:45am	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	14h 15m	6:15am	Autogara Militari	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	13h 30m	5:45am	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	14h	6:15am	Autogara Militari	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	14h 15m	6:15am	Autogara Militari	No tags

Get from Thessaloniki to Bucharest

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

14h 30mAverage Duration

507 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Thessaloniki and Bucharest?

Stops in Thessaloniki

A
Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ
Leof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece
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B
Monastiriou
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
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C
Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece
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D
Taskou Papageorgiou
Taskou Papageorgiou 5, Thessaloniki 546 31, Greece
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E
Michail Kalou 16
Michail Kalou 16, Thessaloniki 546 29, Greece
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F
Makedonya Şehirlerarası Otogarı
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
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Stops in Bucharest

A
Militari
Strada Valea Cascadelor 2, București, Romania
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B
Bucharest Airport
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C
Autogara Filaret
Autogara Filaret, Str. Piata Garii Filaret, nr. 1, Bükreş, Romanya
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D
Rahova
Șoseaua Alexandriei 164, București, Romania
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E
Bükreş Filaret Otogar (Bucureşti Filaret)
Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, Bükreş / Romanya
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F
Piata Natiunile Unite
Calea Victoriei nr. 2, București 030167, Romania
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Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,978 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1978 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $43

Union Ivkoni Thessaloniki Bucharest recent customer reviews

There are no charger ports. For a 15 hour bus ride this is not good. Also they closed the on bus bathroom

Andrew R.

February 21, 2024

Verry good

Ionela Alina D.

August 31, 2023

We arrive safely at home.

Augustin Sorin R.

July 23, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/512,045 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Maks Trans LTD

LIKEBUS

3.5/527 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

RO bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Thessaloniki to Bucharest by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Bucharest start from $36. The average price for this route is around $57. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?
The average bus travel time from Thessaloniki to Bucharest is 14h 30m, covering a distance of 507 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 25m and is operated by LIKEBUS.
Which bus companies service the Thessaloniki to Bucharest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni, FlixBus, Maks Trans LTD, LIKEBUS.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?
The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki to Bucharest at 9:00am. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?
A bus trip from Thessaloniki to Bucharest generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is LIKEBUS, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company LIKEBUS has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is LIKEBUS, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-12

$39

01-13

$47

Today

$54

01-15

No data

01-16

No data

01-17

No data

01-18

$40

01-19

$39

The cheapest trip from Thessaloniki to Bucharest was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $39

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

You can expect to pay from $39 to $102 for a bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Bucharest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2026-01-19.