Cheap Bus and Ferry Tickets in Greece

Bus travel in Greece is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was R 505. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in Greece:
Thessaloniki ↔ Sofia (average: R 427)
Thessaloniki ↔ Istanbul Europe (average: R 915)
Athens ↔ Sofia (average: R 1 165)

While you can choose between different types of transport, Buses and Ferries are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Greece:
- Bus: 305 routes
- Ferry: 264 routes

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.

When buying Bus or Train tickets in Greece with Busbud we accept the following payment methods:
Currency: Euro (EUR) is the main currency.

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Thessaloniki to Sofia
Travel time: 5h 15m
Ticket prices: From R 427
Frequency: 10 departures daily
Recommended operators: FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur, Blue Star Ferries, Infobus, LIKEBUS, Grimaldi Lines, Karat-S, Simeonidis Tours, Ventouris Ferries

The buses connecting to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Thessaloniki ↔ Sofia, Bulgaria
Thessaloniki ↔ Istanbul Europe, Turkey
Athens ↔ Sofia, Bulgaria

You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Rhodes Airport, Kavala Airport, Athens Airport, Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis"