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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 Simeonidis Tours Office | Serdika | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ | Serdika | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ | Serdika | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı | Serdika | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street | Serdika | No tags |
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Get from Thessaloniki to Sofia
The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 230, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Thessaloniki and Sofia?
Stops in Thessaloniki
- AMonastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
- BLeof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece
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Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece - DTaskou Papageorgiou 5, Thessaloniki 546 31, Greece
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Selanik (Yunanistan)
Michail Kalou 14, Thessaloniki 546 29, Greece - FΕπιβατικός Τερματικός Σταθμός "Μακεδονία", Salaminos, Thessaloniki 546 26, Greece
Stops in Sofia
- Abulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
- Cbulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Dbulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria - F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Thessaloniki to Sofia by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Sofia start at R 230. The average price for this route is around R 495. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Thessaloniki to Sofia?
The average bus journey time from Thessaloniki to Sofia is 5h 5m, covering a distance of 232 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 45m and is operated by Infobus.
Which bus companies service the Thessaloniki to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, Infobus, Ilias Travel, FlixBus, Karat-S, Openline, Tourist Service Holding, LIKEBUS, Maks Trans LTD.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki to Sofia at 00:01. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Thessaloniki to Sofia?
A bus trip from Thessaloniki to Sofia produces an estimated 5.780175 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Thessaloniki to Sofia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Tourist Service Holding, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Thessaloniki to Sofia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Openline has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Thessaloniki to Sofia?
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 Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Maks Trans LTD, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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 Sofia was searched and found on 19 Apr 2026 with a price of R 251To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Sofia as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 251 to R 900 for a bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 251, which is on 2026-04-19.
Usually Infobus 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.
