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Sofia, Bulgaria → Thessaloniki, Greece

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Thessaloniki

Composite routes from Sofia to Thessaloniki

Cheapest
3 h 51 min
Car
343 km.
from $18
Fastest
1 h
Plane
Other
4 h 49 min
236 km.
from $21.35
7 h 4 min
Bus, Train
235 km.
from $21.88
6 h 42 min
236 km.
from $29.24

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Dupnitsa to Serres
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$13.04
Bus from Dupnitsa Bus Station to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$17.39
Bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$14.13

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
support@citylines.eu
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$16.30

KTEL Serron

Phone:
+30 23210-22822
Email:
ktelserres@gmail.com
Website:
ktelserron.gr/
Bus from Dupnitsa to Serres
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Bus from Serres to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.24

Samokov Bus

Phone:
0722 60019
Email:
samokovtouristcenter@mail.bg
Website:
samokov-info.com
Bus from Samokov to Dupnitsa
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$1.41–$2.17
Bus from Samokov to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$2.72–$4.02

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Serres to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.29

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Thessaloníki?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Thessaloníki is to bus which costs $10.87 - $19.57 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Thessaloníki?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Thessaloníki is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $53.26 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Thessaloníki?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Thessaloníki station. However, there are services departing from Samokov and arriving at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station via Dupnitsa and Serres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Sofia to Thessaloníki?

The distance between Sofia and Thessaloníki is 287 km. The road distance is 271.6 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Thessaloníki without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Thessaloníki without a car is to bus via Sérres which takes 4h 49m and costs $15.22 - $25 .

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Thessaloníki?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Sofia to Thessaloníki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Thessaloníki bus from?

Sofia to Thessaloníki bus services, operated by Samokov Bus, depart from Samokov station.

Where does the Sofia to Thessaloníki bus arrive?

Sofia to Thessaloníki bus services, operated by Samokov Bus, arrive at Dupnitsa station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Thessaloníki?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Thessaloníki is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Sofia to Thessaloníki.

Where can I stay near Thessaloníki?

There are 3392+ hotels available in Thessaloníki. Prices start at $46.42 per night.
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