Bus Plovdiv to Thessaloniki - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

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

today

$31

tomorrow

$31

Saturday

$34

Sunday

Monday

$22

Tuesday

Wednesday

$22

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Ilias Travel	6h 55m	4:50 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	11:45 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$31	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/4/2025 4:50:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/4/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Ilias Travel	7h 25m	4:30 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	11:55 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$31	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/4/2025 4:30:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/4/2025 11:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Tourist Service Holding	8h 10m	2:50 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	11:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Basic	$37	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/4/2025 2:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/4/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Citylines	7h 25m	4:30 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	11:55 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$31	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/5/2025 4:30:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Union Ivkoni	8h 0m	4:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	12:30 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Basic	$33	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/5/2025 4:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Union Ivkoni	8h 20m	4:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	12:50 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$33	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/5/2025 4:30:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Arda Tur	7h 25m	10:30 AM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	5:55 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/5/2025 10:30:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Arda Tur	8h 45m	1:45 PM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	10:30 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/5/2025 1:45:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki via Sofia, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Bookaway
  
  10h 55m
  
  0
  
  10:25 AM
  
  Plovdiv
  North Bus Station
  
  12:35 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 10:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:35:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- Distribusion
  
  5h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Sofia
  Bratya Miladinovi
  
  9:20 PM
  
  Thessaloniki
  Makedonia Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	7h 10m	7:40 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	2:50 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$34	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 7:40:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Arda Tur	7h 25m	10:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$34	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 10:30:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Arda Tur	8h 45m	1:45 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	10:30 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$34	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 1:45:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Tourist Service Holding	8h 10m	2:50 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	11:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Basic	$37	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 2:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki via Sofia, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  8h 20m
  
  0
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Plovdiv
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:20 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
- Distribusion
  
  5h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Sofia
  Bratya Miladinovi
  
  9:20 PM
  
  Thessaloniki
  Makedonia Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	8h 20m	4:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	12:50 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$22	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/8/2025 4:30:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Arda Tur	7h 10m	7:40 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	2:50 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$34	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/8/2025 7:40:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Arda Tur	7h 25m	10:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$34	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/8/2025 10:30:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Tourist Service Holding	8h 10m	2:50 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	11:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Basic	$37	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/8/2025 2:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	8h 15m	4:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	12:45 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Basic	$22	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/10/2025 4:30:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Arda Tur	7h 20m	7:40 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	3:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Basic	$34	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/10/2025 7:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Arda Tur	8h 0m	10:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Basic	$34	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/10/2025 10:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Arda Tur	9h 0m	1:45 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	10:45 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Basic	$34	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/10/2025 1:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki is $22 on 12/8/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Plovdiv and Thessaloniki

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily buses from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Plovdiv and Thessaloniki.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 17 buses from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki, while Night sees the fewest connections between Plovdiv and Thessaloniki, with 9 offers.

Facts about the bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

Compare all providers like Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni and Tourist Service Holding that travel 7 times every day by bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	6h 55m
Earliest Bus	4:50 AM
Latest Bus	1:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	139.5 miles
Bus Companies	Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, Tourist Service Holding, Citylines and Ilias Travel

Cheapest bus connections from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

Every day, 7 buses from 5 bus companies leave Plovdiv for Thessaloniki: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$31

Friday 12/05

$31

Saturday 12/06

$37

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$37

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$34

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$37

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

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

With a price starting from $22, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $34.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki, with $22. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $33.

How to save money travelling from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

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 Plovdiv to Thessaloniki 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 Plovdiv to Thessaloniki, 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 Plovdiv to Thessaloniki are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

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

Ilias Travel from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

Here you will find the key facts about the Ilias Travel bus route Plovdiv to Thessaloniki:

Cheapest Price	$31
Fastest Bus	6h 55m
Earliest Bus	4:50 AM
Last Bus	4:30 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	11/25/2025

Arda Tur from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

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

Cheapest Price	$33
Fastest Bus	7h 10m
Earliest Bus	7:40 AM
Last Bus	1:45 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

Citylines from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

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

Cheapest Price	$31
Fastest Bus	7h 25m
Earliest Bus	2:50 PM
Last Bus	4:30 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Plovdiv - Thessaloniki

Neha Tripathi , 4/13/2025

It was a psychological torture for hours with a dog helplessly howling in the luggage in the bus and the bus staff would just smirk... No compassion for animals and the amount of torture it caused me ... It was a psychological torture for hours with a dog helplessly howling in the luggage in the bus and the bus staff would just smirk... No compassion for animals and the amount of torture it caused me to hear cries of helplessness ANIMALS ALSO DESERVE COMPASSION...

All bus stations and stops in Plovdiv and Thessaloniki

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

Central Bus Station

bulevard "Hristo Botev" 47

North Bus Station

bulevard "Hristo Botev" 47

Mototsentŭr Bus Stop

Plovdiv ul Kapitan Raycho Nikolov Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Monastiriou 63

Makedonia Bus Station

Station Makedonia

Port

Aristotle Square

Sintribani Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

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

FAQs about the Plovdiv to Thessaloniki bus

How much does a Plovdiv Thessaloniki bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 8h 20m to reach Thessaloniki. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $43. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Thessaloniki.

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

Every day, the Plovdiv to Thessaloniki bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki is offered by Ilias Travel and takes 6h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $31. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki?

The earliest bus arriving in Thessaloniki from Plovdiv starts at 4:50 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 Plovdiv to Thessaloniki?

The latest bus trip departing from Plovdiv for Thessaloniki starts at 1:45 PM. 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 Plovdiv Thessaloniki route?

When traveling by bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki, passengers can travel with Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni 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 Plovdiv and Thessaloniki?

You can check all the direct connections between Plovdiv and Thessaloniki by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni and Tourist Service Holding.

What can I take with me on the Plovdiv to Thessaloniki 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 Plovdiv Thessaloniki 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 Plovdiv Thessaloniki 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 Plovdiv to Thessaloniki on your planned travel date.

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

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 Plovdiv and to Thessaloniki

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