Bus and Coach from Thessaloniki to Sofia: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Thessaloniki to Sofia from various bus operators like Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur or Tourist Service Holding for the next days.

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£8

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£8

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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	5h 55m	01:15	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	07:10	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	Basic	£8	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 19/12/2025 01:15:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 19/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Union Ivkoni	5h 40m	01:30	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	07:10	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	Basic	£8	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 19/12/2025 01:30:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 19/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Arda Tur	4h 55m	00:05	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	05:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 19/12/2025 00:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 19/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Arda Tur	4h 45m	08:15	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	13:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 19/12/2025 08:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 19/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Tourist Service Holding	4h 30m	02:00	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	06:30	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	Basic	£28	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 19/12/2025 02:00:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 19/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	5h 55m	01:15	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	07:10	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 21/12/2025 01:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 21/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Union Ivkoni	4h 45m	09:30	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	14:15	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 21/12/2025 09:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 21/12/2025 14:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Arda Tur	4h 55m	00:05	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	05:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 21/12/2025 00:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 21/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Arda Tur	4h 45m	08:15	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	13:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 21/12/2025 08:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Citylines	5h 5m	23:55	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	05:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£22	A Bus from Citylines goes from Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 21/12/2025 23:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 22/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	5h 45m	01:15	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	07:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 22/12/2025 01:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 22/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Union Ivkoni	4h 45m	09:30	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	14:15	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 22/12/2025 09:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 22/12/2025 14:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Arda Tur	4h 55m	00:05	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	05:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£22	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 22/12/2025 00:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 22/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Arda Tur	5h 0m	08:15	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Coach Station	13:15	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£22	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 22/12/2025 08:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 22/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Citylines	4h 45m	02:00	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	06:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£27	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 22/12/2025 02:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 22/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Thessaloniki to Sofia is £7 on 10/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Thessaloniki and Sofia

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 31 daily coaches from Thessaloniki to Sofia. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 25 daily coaches between Thessaloniki and Sofia.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 34 coaches from Thessaloniki to Sofia, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Thessaloniki and Sofia, with 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from Thessaloniki to Sofia

Compare all providers like Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur and Tourist Service Holding that travel 27 times every day by bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Sofia starting from £7!

Cheapest Bus	£7
Fastest Bus	4h 30m
Earliest Coach	00:05
Latest Coach	17:00
Daily Bus Connections	27 Ø
Distance	231.5 km
Coach Companies	Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur, Tourist Service Holding and Citylines

Cheapest coach connections from Thessaloniki to Sofia

Every day, 27 buses from 4 coach companies leave Thessaloniki for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£16

Saturday 20/12

£15

Sunday 21/12

£8

Monday 22/12

£16

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

£12

Friday 26/12

£13

Saturday 27/12

£12

Sunday 28/12

£16

Monday 29/12

£8

Tuesday 30/12

£12

Wednesday 31/12

£16

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

£22

Saturday 03/01

£17

Sunday 04/01

£16

Monday 05/01

£12

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

£7

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Thessaloniki to Sofia

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

With a price starting from £7, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Thessaloniki to Sofia. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £8.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Sofia, with £7. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £22.

How to save money travelling from Thessaloniki to Sofia

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 Sofia 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 Sofia, 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 Sofia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Thessaloniki to Sofia

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

Arda Tur from Thessaloniki to Sofia

Here you will find the key facts about the Arda Tur bus route Thessaloniki to Sofia:

Cheapest Price	£20
Fastest Coach	4h 30m
Earliest Coach	00:05
Last Coach	08:15
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	13/12/2025

Citylines from Thessaloniki to Sofia

Here you will find the key facts about the Citylines bus route Thessaloniki to Sofia:

Cheapest Price	£22
Fastest Coach	4h 45m
Earliest Coach	02:00
Last Coach	02:00
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	13/12/2025

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Thessaloniki - Sofia

Mario , 26/08/2024

J’ai effectué un voyage Sofia -Thessalonique -Sofia avec U. Ivkoni. Les bus sont sales, siège bloqué. Les chauffeurs parlent uniquement en roumain. Ils s’arrêtent pour s’acheter des trucs, on reste d ... J’ai effectué un voyage Sofia -Thessalonique -Sofia avec U. Ivkoni. Les bus sont sales, siège bloqué. Les chauffeurs parlent uniquement en roumain. Ils s’arrêtent pour s’acheter des trucs, on reste dans le bus sans savoir si on peut descendre ou pas. Un grand retard, car le bus venait d’ Athènes. Je ne recommande pas.

All bus stations and stops in Thessaloniki and Sofia

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

Central Bus Station

Monastiriou 63

Makedonia Coach Station

Station Makedonia

Port

Aristotle Square

Sintribani Coach Station

Central Coach Station

Knyagina Maria Luisa Boulevard 100

Bratya Miladinovi

Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop

Serdika

Knyaginya Maria Luiza 102

Aleko Hut Hotel

Service and Comfort on the bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia

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

FAQs about the Thessaloniki to Sofia bus

How much does a Thessaloniki - Sofia coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Thessaloniki - Sofia bus trip is available from £7 and takes 5h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Thessaloniki to Sofia is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £7 to £29. 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 - Sofia route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Thessaloniki to Sofia is offered by roughly 27 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Sofia from Thessaloniki take?

The quickest coach from Thessaloniki to Sofia is provided by Arda Tur and takes 4h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £22. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia?

The earliest bus to Sofia departs from Thessaloniki at 00:05. 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 Sofia?

The latest bus to Sofia departs from Thessaloniki at 17:00. 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 - Sofia route?

Passengers looking to travel from Thessaloniki to Sofia can travel with Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur and Tourist Service Holding. 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 Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Thessaloniki and Sofia 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, Arda Tur and Tourist Service Holding.

What can I take with me on the bus to Sofia 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 Sofia 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 Sofia 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 Sofia on your planned travel date.

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

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

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 Sofia

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