Bus to Thessaloniki

All about buses to Thessaloniki

Are you looking for a cheap bus to Thessaloniki? Compare all 11 bus companies to Thessaloniki and find out departure and arrival times, all 5 bus stations in Thessaloniki, travel times and of course the best prices for the 108 daily buses to Thessaloniki.

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Country	Greece
Bus Routes	108
Bus Stations	5
Cheapest Trip	$10
Most popular Bus Companies

Other companies are Citylines, Ilias Travel, KTEL Thessaloniki, Lilian Express, Siamos Tours, Skenderbeu shpk and 1 more.

Cheap bus tickets to Thessaloniki

Union Ivkoni

5h 50m

0

7:30 AM

Sofia
Central Bus Station

1:20 PM

Thessaloniki
Makedonia Bus Station

0

Basic

$10

A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/17/2025 7:30:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/17/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Union Ivkoni

5h 30m

0

7:30 AM

Sofia
Central Bus Station

1:00 PM

Thessaloniki
Central Bus Station

0

Basic

$11

A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/17/2025 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/17/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Arda Tur

3h 30m

0

11:30 AM

Blagoevgrad
Central Bus Station

3:00 PM

Thessaloniki
Central Bus Station

0

Basic

$19

A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) at 12/18/2025 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/18/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
KTEL Kavala

2h 20m

0

6:00 AM

Kavala
Bus Stop

8:20 AM

Thessaloniki
Makedonia Bus Station

0

Basic

$20

A Bus from KTEL Kavala goes from Bus Stop, Kavala (Greece) at 12/17/2025 6:00:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/17/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Arda Tur

3h 30m

0

11:30 AM

Blagoevgrad
Central Bus Station

3:00 PM

Thessaloniki
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

$21

A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) at 12/18/2025 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/18/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Citylines

4h 55m

0

7:00 PM

Sofia
Central Bus Station

11:55 PM

Thessaloniki
Makedonia Bus Station

0

Basic

$29

A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/18/2025 7:00:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Ilias Travel

8h 10m

0

3:45 PM

Plovdiv
Central Bus Station

11:55 PM

Thessaloniki
Makedonia Bus Station

0

Basic

$32

A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 12/20/2025 3:45:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/20/2025 11:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Tourist Service Holding

5h 0m

0

6:00 PM

Sofia
Bratya Miladinovi

11:00 PM

Thessaloniki
Central Bus Station

0

Basic

$37

A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/17/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/17/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Alpar Turizm

12h 0m

0

8:00 PM

Istanbul
Esenler Bus Station

7:00 AM

Thessaloniki
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

$46

A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/17/2025 8:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/18/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Lilian Express

12h 0m

0

8:00 PM

Istanbul
Esenler Bus Station

7:00 AM

Thessaloniki
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

$46

A Bus from Lilian Express goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/17/2025 8:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/18/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Skenderbeu shpk

8h 0m

0

5:00 AM

Tirana
East Gate Lindor

2:00 PM

Thessaloniki
Station

0

Economy

$47

A Bus from Skenderbeu shpk goes from East Gate Lindor, Tirana (Albania) at 12/19/2025 5:00:00 AM to Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
KTEL Thessaloniki

6h 15m

0

7:15 AM

Athens
Leoforou Kifisou

1:30 PM

Thessaloniki
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

$52

A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 12/20/2025 7:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/20/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
KTEL Thessaloniki

6h 15m

0

7:15 AM

Athens
Leoforou Kifisou

1:30 PM

Thessaloniki
Central Bus Station

0

Basic

$54

A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) at 12/21/2025 7:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Siamos Tours

9h 30m

0

5:30 PM

Belgrade
New Belgrade Bus Station

4:00 AM

Thessaloniki
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

$60

A Bus from Siamos Tours goes from New Belgrade Bus Station, Belgrade (Serbia) at 12/23/2025 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 12/24/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

On this page, we also show you the cheapest bus tickets to Thessaloniki over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about intercity bus stops in Thessaloniki which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Thessaloniki.

Your route is not there? In the search bar, we have already filled Thessaloniki as your destination. You just have to enter your place of departure. However, if you want to take the bus from Thessaloniki, just click on the arrows to change the direction.

We have already set a default travel date. Generally, most people book 3-7 days in advance. If you want to check a specific date, simply select the corresponding day on the calendar to update your search.

Do you already know when you will return by bus from Thessaloniki? Then check the return trip straight away and simply select the appropriate date. Are you travelling to Thessaloniki with other people? Then indicate how many passengers are joining you and start your search. The search results can be sorted by price, departure and arrival time. They can also be filtered according to stops or companies. Customize everything according to your needs.

By the way: If available, we will also show you information about other modes of transportation, such as trains, carpooling and flights, with which you can get to Thessaloniki.

All bus stops in Thessaloniki

Central Bus Station

Monastiriou 63

Makedonia Bus Station

Station Makedonia

Station

Monastiriou 63

The most beloved bus stations in Thessaloniki

FAQs about the bus route to Thessaloniki

Is there a direct bus to Thessaloniki?

Whether there is a direct bus route to Thessaloniki depends on which city you are traveling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out whether there is a direct bus connection to Thessaloniki. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.

What can I take with me on my bus ride to Thessaloniki?

Depending on which provider you travel to Thessaloniki with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment and amenities does the bus to Thessaloniki have?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most buses now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Extra space, are often free of charge. Some bus providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Bulky luggage and Drinks. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the bus to Thessaloniki on your planned travel date.

Which bus stops are there in Thessaloniki?

There is a total of 5 bus stops in Thessaloniki. Most buses stop at Central Bus Station. Check out our map of Thessaloniki to find the bus stop that suits you best.

Which bus companies go to Thessaloniki?

There are 11 bus providers going to Thessaloniki: Arda Tur, KTEL Kavala, Alpar Turizm, Union Ivkoni, KTEL Thessaloniki, Skenderbeu shpk, Citylines, Lilian Express, Ilias Travel, Tourist Service Holding and Siamos Tours

How can I find the best bus-deals to Thessaloniki?

Find the best ticket deals to Thessaloniki easily with CheckMyBus. Just enter your starting city and travel date in our search and start searching. You can then filter the results according to your needs or sort them by price or travel time.

How much could I save by comparing buses to Thessaloniki?

How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Thessaloniki. Usually, you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance. To find the cheapest offer to Thessaloniki, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.

Why does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals to Thessaloniki?

CheckMyBus connects directly to multiple real-time interfaces (APIs) to retrieve first-hand prices and schedules for 108 daily connections from 11 different operators, including real-time seat availability for bus trips to Thessaloniki. With validated and constantly updated information from reliable sources, you can easily compare all available options and choose the one that suits you best.

How does the CheckMyBus technology work for trips to Thessaloniki?

Matching 11 operators arriving at 5 stations in Thessaloniki, resulting in 108 daily connections, requires advanced technology. CheckMyBus retrieves real-time data from booking partners and operators through direct API connections. All information is processed within our infrastructure and provided to you in real-time - within milliseconds.

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The most searched bus routes to Thessaloniki

Here you´ll find the most popular bus routes to Thessaloniki. Simply click on a connection and check further details on your preferred route.

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Compare the bus with the other modes of transport to Thessaloniki

Bus tickets are usually cheaper, but if you are in a hurry, a train or a flight may be the better option for your travels. Travel smarter by comparing prices and schedules for all available modes of transport! Here you have the most popular routes to Thessaloniki.