Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Varna Central Bus Station | Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Varna Central Bus Station | Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Central Bus Station Varna | Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Central Bus Station Varna | Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Varna Sofia Street | Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı | No tags |
Get from Varna to Thessaloniki
The journey takes about 16 hours and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Varna and Thessaloniki?
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
Stops in Thessaloniki
- ALeof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece
- B
Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece - CMonastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, 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
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Varna to Thessaloniki 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 Varna to Thessaloniki?
The cheapest bus tickets from Varna to Thessaloniki start from $37. The average price for this route is around $49. 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 Varna to Thessaloniki?
The average bus trip duration from Varna to Thessaloniki is 16h, covering a distance of 311 miles (501 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 15m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Varna to Thessaloniki route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Arda Tur, FlixBus, Infobus, Karat-S, Union Ivkoni.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Varna to Thessaloniki?
The earliest bus departs from Varna to Thessaloniki at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Varna to Thessaloniki?
A bus trip from Varna to Thessaloniki generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Varna to Thessaloniki?
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 284 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Varna to Thessaloniki?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Varna to Thessaloniki?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Varna to Thessaloniki?
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 Varna to Thessaloniki was searched and found on Dec 20, 2025 with a price of $47To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Varna to Thessaloniki, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $47 to $82 for a bus ticket from Varna to Thessaloniki based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-12-20.
