Bus Sofia - Thessaloniki from 11.48 €, cheap tickets
Compare and book your Sofia - Thessaloniki bus ticket
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FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Citylines, Ardatur, Tourist Service Holding ADUnlike a simple bus comparator, you can book your Sofia - Thessaloniki bus ticket directly on our website starting from 11.48 €.
Kombo proposes all bus companies arrival and departure times for Sofia - Thessaloniki.
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- for your return, the bus tickets Thessaloniki - Sofia.
Price for a Sofia Thessaloniki bus trip
Bus price calendar Sofia - Thessaloniki
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Saturday, October 17, from 10 €.
Prices recorded on October 12, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Tuesday, with an average price of 13 €. The most expensive is Friday (18 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the afternoon is cheapest: 15 € on average, against 16 € in the morning.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
Bus frequency between Sofia and Thessaloniki
On average, 2.1 departures a day link Sofia to Thessaloniki. 2 companies share the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Friday (2.3 departures on average), the quietest Tuesday (1.5).
By time of day
Departures peak in the afternoon: 1.1 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Which companies offer the cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Thessaloniki?
With Kombo compare Sofia Thessaloniki to travel cheaper. To enjoy the cheapest price we advise you to buy your tickets as soon as possible.
Some information on Sofia to Thessaloniki bus
Why travel by bus?
To go from Sofia to Thessaloniki, the bus is the best choice if you want a cheaper fare, with an average price of 14.26 € euros. This coach trip on 231 km will allow you to be quiet at least during 280, which is the ideal time to have a good nap. Compared to the train, the bus is often longer but the free WiFi connection will make the time much shorter, especially with its unbeatable price! However, Blablacar's carpooling is often comparable in price and duration to the bus trip. But once again, free WiFi and the comfort of a modern coach will make you prefer the bus.
11 travellers rated the trip and gave an average rating of 4.6/5.
Which bus companies between Sofia and Thessaloniki?
5 coach operators offer buses from Sofia to Thessaloniki: FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Citylines, Ardatur, Tourist Service Holding AD. Also, thanks to our route search engine, we can find bus trips even cheaper than those proposed by the bus operating companies.
To pay your bus ticket to Thessaloniki cheaper, we advise you to book directly on Kombo. First of all, you will be guaranteed to have a seat, because the buses can quickly be full on certain routes. And secondly, you will be able to pay less, since we compare the prices of all companies. Finally, you will sometimes be able to benefit from a coupon code whether it is for Blablabus (new name of Ouibus), Flixbus or Alsa. You can compare with the train as well. Our advice: book early, it's always cheaper!
Once you have your bus ticket, there is no need to print it out. However, remember to charge your phone, as you will need to show the ticket on your smartphone screen.
Cancel your ticket between Sofia and Thessaloniki.
Depending on the different bus companies available, the ways of cancelling tickets and related conditions may vary. Some allow you to do so directly on their website. For others, it is requested to contact them by email or by phone. Today, Kombo is not authorized to cancel or exchange bus tickets sold on its site. For BlaBlaBus and Flixbus, you will have to do it directly on their site. However, we won't let you down, and we have prepared a guide to know how to cancel your bus tickets easily.
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