Sofia to Thessaloniki

Sofia to Thessaloniki

Sofia
Thessaloniki
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Sofia to Thessaloniki Destination Reviews

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Svyatoslav A
All great! Thank you for your service 🙏
Sofia to Thessaloniki, Bus Standard AC, Union Ivkoni International , Sep 1, 2025
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Anonymous
The coach was clean, the seats were rather confortable and the AC worked. No communication whatsoever from the driver (when/where/for how long we would take a break; why were we almost 1 hour late before reaching the traffic jams around Athens, generating a total delay of almost 2 hours..).
Sofia to Thessaloniki, Bus Standard AC, Arda Tur (Arda Tur), Mar 22, 2025
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Kathryn
Excellent service. On time and comfortable. The bus was clean, and comfortable. The driver was courteous and good. I don't think there was a bathroom on the bus. Even though we stopped several times, it would have been helpful to have had a toilet.
Sofia to Thessaloniki, Bus Standard AC, Arda Tur (Arda Tur), Aug 12, 2023
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Anonymous
Old bus. Good driver. Uncomfortable. No shelf in front of me.
Sofia to Thessaloniki, Bus Standard AC, Citylines, Aug 2, 2023
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Volha
Nice bus and good driver, but no WI-FI. Departed and arrived on time. No Wi-Fi.
Sofia to Thessaloniki, Bus Standard AC, Union Ivkoni Unibus, Jul 21, 2023
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Michael
Easy bus ride. Comfortable ride.
Sofia to Thessaloniki, Bus Standard AC, Union Ivkoni Unibus, May 26, 2023
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Anonymous
The driver was smoking inside the bus, he was kinda rude and watched videos with high volume.
Sofia to Thessaloniki, Bus Standard AC, Union Ivkoni Unibus, Dec 22, 2022
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Anonymous
Excellent experience except .. The only negative thing was that we had to wait 40 minutes in a station where we supposed to stay only for 10 minutes as a driver told us. The reason was we were waiting some passengers to come. This really ruined the trip as it is really annoying when 20 or so passengers have to wait some irresponsible persons. Everyone was upset and even a lady did get late on purpose on the next bus stop.
Sofia to Thessaloniki, Bus Standard AC, Union Ivkoni Unibus, Nov 1, 2022
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Sofia to Thessaloniki Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Standard 3pax
Any time
+3h 40m
$262.91
Flight
El Al
Economy
00:20
07:50
$555.23
Flight
Bulgaria Air
Economy
05:00
12:35
$1,304.79
Flight
LOT Polish Airlines
Economy
05:20
17:25
$636.41
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
05:45
10:30
$204.58
Flight
Lufthansa
Economy
06:15
17:55
$531.13
Bus
Citylines
Standard AC
07:00
11:45
$26.73
Bus
Union Ivkoni International
Standard AC
07:30
13:00
$9.97
Flight
Austrian Airlines
Economy
08:00
12:35
$350.04
Flight
Aegean
Economy
08:45
08:20
$340.00
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
09:25
08:45
$177.84
Flight
Aegean
Economy
09:45
08:55
$163.90
Flight
Sky Express
Economy
10:05
17:55
$137.16
Flight
Aegean
Economy
10:50
19:00
$247.59
Flight
Lufthansa
Economy
12:00
17:55
$534.71
Flight
Norwegian
Economy
12:20
19:45
$1,092.38
Flight
Lufthansa
Economy
12:45
20:40
$2,079.40
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
13:10
00:40
$124.96
Flight
Lufthansa
Economy
13:50
17:55
$561.60
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
14:20
21:00
$639.31

How to get from Sofia to Thessaloniki

When you want to get from Sofia to Thessaloniki, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 414.65. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 15.26.

How far is Sofia from Thessaloniki?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Sofia to Thessaloniki. Your trip will be a total of 115 miles (184 km). The flying distance is 115 miles (184 km).

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

The travel time from Sofia to Thessaloniki can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 4 to 16 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Sofia to Thessaloniki?

The cost of the trip from Sofia to Thessaloniki varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Union Ivkoni International : travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 15.26 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 414.65.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Sofia to Thessaloniki:

  • Bus tickets - USD 15.33 to USD 58.36;
  • flight price: USD 132.64 - USD 145.61. From Sofia to Thessaloniki starting from 20:20 Sofia Airport until 20:20 Sofia Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 284.14 to USD 414.42.

How many trips per day are there between Sofia and Thessaloniki?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 07:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 19:00. There are 6 available bus trips every day.
  • 2 by flight from Sofia to Thessaloniki starting from 20:20 Sofia Airport until 20:20 Sofia Airport
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Sofia to Thessaloniki any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Sofia to Thessaloniki. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 284.14.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Sofia to Thessaloniki

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Sofia to Thessaloniki? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% decided to go for a bus.

Transportation from Sofia to Thessaloniki

Facts about the transport from Sofia to Thessaloniki

Cheapest Transport$16
Fastest Transport3h 40m
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure8:20 PM
Departures per day11
Distance184 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAegean, Citylines, Union Ivkoni International