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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station | Varna Central Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street | Varna Central Bus Station | Fastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 8:51 AM EET.
Get from Thessaloniki to Varna
The journey takes about 12 hours, and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Thessaloniki and Varna?
Stops in Thessaloniki
- ALeof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece
- BMonastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
- C
Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece - D
Taskou Papageorgiou
Taskou Papageorgiou 5, Thessaloniki 546 31, Greece - E
Michail Kalou 16
Michail Kalou 16, Thessaloniki 546 29, Greece - F
Makedonya Şehirlerarası Otogarı
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
Stops in Varna
- ACentral Bus Station Varna, бул. „Владислав Варненчик“ 158, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria
- B
Varna Bus Station
ж.к. Свети Иван Рилски 28Д, 9009 Sveti Ivan Rilski, Varna, Bulgaria
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Thessaloniki to Varna 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 Varna?
The cheapest bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Varna start from $48. The average price for this route is around $50. 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 Varna?
The average bus travel time from Thessaloniki to Varna is 12h, covering a distance of 502 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Thessaloniki to Varna route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur, FlixBus, Karat-S, Infobus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Thessaloniki to Varna?
The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki to Varna at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 4:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Thessaloniki to Varna?
A bus trip from Thessaloniki to Varna 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 Varna?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Karat-S, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 291 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Thessaloniki to Varna?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Thessaloniki to Varna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Thessaloniki to Varna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Thessaloniki to Varna was searched and found on Feb 4, 2026 with a price of $45To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Varna, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $45 to $67 for a bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Varna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2026-02-08.
Usually Arda Tur 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.
