Bus Thessaloniki to Sofia: Compare prices and save money

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.

today

$30

tomorrow

$30

Tuesday

$27

Wednesday

Thursday

$30

Friday

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	5h 50m	9:00 AM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	2:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/6/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/6/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Union Ivkoni	5h 30m	3:30 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	9:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/6/2026 3:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/6/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Union Ivkoni	5h 35m	9:15 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	2:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/6/2026 9:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/6/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Union Ivkoni	5h 45m	3:15 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	9:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/6/2026 3:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/6/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	5h 20m	12:10 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	5:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/7/2026 12:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/7/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Union Ivkoni	5h 35m	9:15 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	2:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/7/2026 9:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/7/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Union Ivkoni	5h 45m	3:15 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	9:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/7/2026 3:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/7/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Tourist Service Holding	4h 45m	2:00 AM	Thessaloniki	Station	6:45 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$43	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/7/2026 2:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/7/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	5h 20m	12:10 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	5:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/8/2026 12:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Union Ivkoni	5h 35m	9:15 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	2:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/8/2026 9:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/8/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Arda Tur	4h 55m	12:05 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	5:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/8/2026 12:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Arda Tur	5h 0m	8:15 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	1:15 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/8/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Citylines	4h 45m	2:00 AM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	6:45 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/8/2026 2:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	4h 55m	12:05 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	5:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/10/2026 12:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Arda Tur	5h 0m	8:15 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	1:15 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/10/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/10/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Tourist Service Holding	4h 30m	2:00 AM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	Economy	$41	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/10/2026 2:00:00 AM to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

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.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Thessaloniki to Sofia. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Thessaloniki and Sofia.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 11 buses from Thessaloniki to Sofia, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Thessaloniki and Sofia, with 6 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/7/2026 costs just $18, from Union Ivkoni

Facts about the bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia

Compare all providers like Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur and Tourist Service Holding that travel 6 times every day by bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Sofia starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	4h 30m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Latest Bus	8:15 AM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	143.9 miles
Bus Companies	Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur, Tourist Service Holding and Citylines

Cheapest bus connections from Thessaloniki to Sofia

Every day, 6 buses from 4 bus companies leave Thessaloniki for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/06/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

$20

Monday 09/07

$18

Tuesday 09/08

$30

Wednesday 09/09

$70

Thursday 09/10

$63

Friday 09/11

$19

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

$27

Monday 09/14

$29

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$31

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$21

Saturday 09/26

$60

Sunday 09/27

$62

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

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 $18, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Sofia, with $18. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $27.

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 buses 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.

Union Ivkoni from Thessaloniki to Sofia

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

Cheapest Price	$27
Fastest Bus	5h 0m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Last Bus	3:30 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	8/8/2026

Arda Tur from Thessaloniki to Sofia

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

Cheapest Price	$30
Fastest Bus	4h 55m
Earliest Bus	12:05 AM
Last Bus	8:15 AM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	8/8/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Thessaloniki - Sofia

Clio, 1/28/2026

I usually use Union Ivkoni when travelling between Bulgaria and Greece, but this time I was with a dog, and had to book with Arda Turs, as no other line allows dogs. The bus arrived on time, but the ... I usually use Union Ivkoni when travelling between Bulgaria and Greece, but this time I was with a dog, and had to book with Arda Turs, as no other line allows dogs. The bus arrived on time, but the moment the driver started driving, I realized he was being very careless. He would not slow down turns and would even accelerate, and was not keeping to his lane. During the one-lane road that passes through the mountain between Sandanski and Blagoevgrad, he would still not slow down, even though it was night and there were plenty of other cars. At a brief stop, I approached him and asked him in Bulgarian whether he could slow down during the turns, as I was getting nauseous. He replied with arrogance that he is also getting nauseous, that he can't slow down because he needs to be on time, and commented that the road ahead was particularly difficult. When I asked what the solution to that was, he replied by saying "if we need to throw up, we will throw up". This is your typical vulgar, arrogant Bulgarian, who clearly is not interested in doing his job correctly, and would rather fight you if you try to speak up. Needless to say, he was driving so fast that we reached Sofia 15 minutes in advance. I am glad I survived! I was feeling uneasy and unsafe during the whole trip, and I am never booking this company again. If anyone wants to travel in the region, please use Union Ivkoni.

Mario , 8/26/2024

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

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Thessaloniki and Sofia.

Central Bus Station

Monastiriou 63

Makedonia Bus Station

Station Makedonia

Port

Aristotle Square

Sintribani Bus Station

Central Bus 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 buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 5h 20m to reach Sofia. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $43. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sofia.

On average, how many connections are available from Thessaloniki to Sofia each day?

Every day, the Thessaloniki to Sofia bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Thessaloniki to Sofia take?

The fastest bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia is offered by Tourist Service Holding and takes 4h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $40. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia?

The earliest bus arriving in Sofia from Thessaloniki starts at 9:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia?

The latest bus trip departing from Thessaloniki for Sofia starts at 8:15 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Thessaloniki Sofia route?

When traveling by bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia, passengers can travel with Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur and Tourist Service Holding. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Thessaloniki to Sofia bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Thessaloniki Sofia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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.

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!