Bus and Coach from Thessaloniki to Bucharest: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharest

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Thessaloniki to Bucharest from various bus operators like Union Ivkoni or Maks Trans LTD for the next days.

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Tuesday

Wednesday

£24

Thursday

Friday

£19

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	20h 15m	09:00	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	05:15	Bucharest	Militari Coach Station	Basic	£24	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 04/02/2026 09:00:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 05/02/2026 05:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
Union Ivkoni	13h 15m	16:00	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	05:15	Bucharest	Militari Coach Station	Basic	£24	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 04/02/2026 16:00:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 05/02/2026 05:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
Union Ivkoni	13h 45m	16:00	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	05:45	Bucharest	Militari Coach Station	Basic	£26	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 04/02/2026 16:00:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 05/02/2026 05:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Union Ivkoni	14h 15m	15:30	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	05:45	Bucharest	Militari Coach Station	Basic	£26	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 04/02/2026 15:30:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 05/02/2026 05:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Thessaloniki to Bucharest via Sofia, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Bookaway
  
  13h 15m
  
  0
  
  16:00
  
  Thessaloniki
  Central Bus Station
  
  21:30
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 01/02/2026 16:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 01/02/2026 21:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
- Busbud
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  22:00
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  05:15
  
  Bucharest
  Militari Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 01/02/2026 22:00:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 02/02/2026 05:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	14h 15m	15:00	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	05:15	Bucharest	Militari Coach Station	Basic	£19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 06/02/2026 15:00:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 07/02/2026 05:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
Union Ivkoni	14h 30m	14:45	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	05:15	Bucharest	Militari Coach Station	Basic	£19	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 06/02/2026 14:45:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 07/02/2026 05:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Union Ivkoni	20h 15m	09:00	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	05:15	Bucharest	Militari Coach Station	Basic	£20	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 06/02/2026 09:00:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 07/02/2026 05:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
Maks Trans LTD	11h 45m	15:00	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	02:45	Bucharest	north station	Economy	£53	A Bus from Maks Trans LTD goes from Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 06/02/2026 15:00:00 to north station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 07/02/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Thessaloniki to Bucharest is £18 on 31/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Thessaloniki and Bucharest

See here how frequent the connections between Thessaloniki and Bucharest are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily coaches from Thessaloniki to Bucharest. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Thessaloniki and Bucharest.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 18 coaches from Thessaloniki to Bucharest, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Thessaloniki and Bucharest, with 8 offers.

Facts about coaches from Thessaloniki to Bucharest

Compare all providers like Union Ivkoni and Maks Trans LTD that travel 13 times every day by bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Bucharest starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus	£18
Fastest Bus	11h 45m
Earliest Coach	09:00
Latest Coach	15:00
Daily Bus Connections	13 Ø
Distance	494.6 km
Coach Companies	Union Ivkoni and Maks Trans LTD

Cheapest coach connections from Thessaloniki to Bucharest

Every day, 13 buses from 2 coach companies leave Thessaloniki for Bucharest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 31/01/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/01

Tuesday 27/01

Wednesday 28/01

Thursday 29/01

Friday 30/01

Saturday 31/01

£18

Sunday 01/02

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

Wednesday 04/02

£24

Thursday 05/02

Friday 06/02

£19

Saturday 07/02

Sunday 08/02

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

£20

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

Friday 13/02

Saturday 14/02

£20

Sunday 15/02

£20

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

The cheapest time to travel from Thessaloniki to Bucharest

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Bucharest, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £19, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Thessaloniki to Bucharest. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Bucharest, with £19. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £20.

How to save money travelling from Thessaloniki to Bucharest

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Thessaloniki to Bucharest in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharest, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Thessaloniki to Bucharest are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Thessaloniki to Bucharest

These are the most booked bus companies between Thessaloniki to Bucharest from our users.

Union Ivkoni from Thessaloniki to Bucharest

Here you will find the key facts about the Union Ivkoni bus route Thessaloniki to Bucharest:

Cheapest Price	£19
Fastest Coach	13h 15m
Earliest Coach	09:00
Last Coach	15:00
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	28/01/2026

All bus stations and stops in Thessaloniki and Bucharest

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Thessaloniki and Bucharest.

Central Bus Station

Monastiriou 63

Makedonia Coach Station

Station Makedonia

Port

Aristotle Square

Sintribani Coach Station

Militari Coach Station

north station

Strada Gheorghe Polizu

Filaret

Strada Constantin Istrati

Gara de Nord Coach Station

Gara de Nord Gara de Nord

Central Station

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Thessaloniki to Bucharest? Compare all modes of transports from Thessaloniki to Bucharest.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharest

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Thessaloniki to Bucharest? Or which bus companies serve the route Thessaloniki to Bucharest? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Thessaloniki to Bucharest bus

How much does a Thessaloniki - Bucharest coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Thessaloniki - Bucharest bus trip is available from £18 and takes 14h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?

The connection Thessaloniki to Bucharest is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £53. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Thessaloniki - Bucharest route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Thessaloniki to Bucharest is offered by roughly 13 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bucharest from Thessaloniki take?

The quickest coach from Thessaloniki to Bucharest is provided by Maks Trans LTD and takes 11h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £53. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?

The earliest bus to Bucharest departs from Thessaloniki at 09:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?

The latest bus to Bucharest departs from Thessaloniki at 15:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Thessaloniki - Bucharest route?

Passengers looking to travel from Thessaloniki to Bucharest can travel with Union Ivkoni and Maks Trans LTD. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Thessaloniki and Bucharest?

You can check all the direct connections between Thessaloniki and Bucharest by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Union Ivkoni and Maks Trans LTD.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bucharest from Thessaloniki?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Thessaloniki Bucharest bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Thessaloniki Bucharest bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharest on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Thessaloniki to Bucharest

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Thessaloniki and to Bucharest

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Thessaloniki and to Bucharest. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!