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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
$14
tomorrow
$14
Thursday
$15
Friday
$14
Saturday
$15
Sunday
$15
Monday
$23

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Union Ivkoni 5h 30m 3:00 PM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station 8:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $14
Union Ivkoni 5h 30m 4:00 PM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station 9:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $14
Arda Tur 5h 0m 3:30 PM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station 8:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $27
Arda Tur 5h 20m 3:10 PM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station 8:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $27
Citylines 5h 5m 11:55 PM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station 5:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $29

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Union Ivkoni 5h 50m 9:00 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station 2:50 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $14
Union Ivkoni 5h 30m 4:00 PM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station 9:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $14
Citylines 4h 45m 2:00 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station 6:45 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $23
Tourist Service Holding 4h 30m 2:00 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station 6:30 AM Sofia Bratya Miladinovi  Basic $24

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Union Ivkoni 5h 50m 9:00 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station 2:50 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $15
Union Ivkoni 5h 35m 9:15 AM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station 2:50 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $15
Citylines 4h 45m 2:00 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station 6:45 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $24
Tourist Service Holding 4h 30m 2:00 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station 6:30 AM Sofia Bratya Miladinovi  Basic $24
Citylines 5h 5m 11:55 PM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station 5:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $30

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Union Ivkoni 5h 30m 3:00 PM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station 8:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $14
Union Ivkoni 5h 45m 2:45 PM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station 8:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $14
Union Ivkoni 5h 50m 9:00 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station 2:50 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $25
Arda Tur 4h 55m 12:05 AM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station 5:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $27
Arda Tur 4h 45m 8:15 AM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station 1:00 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $27

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Union Ivkoni 5h 45m 2:45 PM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station 8:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $15
Union Ivkoni 6h 0m 3:30 PM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station 9:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $15
Citylines 4h 45m 2:00 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station 6:45 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $23
Tourist Service Holding 4h 30m 2:00 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station 6:30 AM Sofia Bratya Miladinovi  Basic $24
Arda Tur 4h 55m 12:05 AM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station 5:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $27

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Union Ivkoni 6h 0m 3:30 PM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station 9:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $15
Union Ivkoni 5h 30m 4:00 PM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station 9:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $15
Tourist Service Holding 4h 30m 2:00 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station 6:30 AM Sofia Bratya Miladinovi  Basic $24
Tourist Service Holding 4h 45m 2:00 AM Thessaloniki Station 6:45 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $24
Arda Tur 4h 55m 12:05 AM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station 5:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $27

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Citylines 4h 45m 2:00 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station 6:45 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $23
Tourist Service Holding 4h 30m 2:00 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station 6:30 AM Sofia Bratya Miladinovi  Basic $24
Union Ivkoni 5h 35m 9:15 AM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station 2:50 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $25
Union Ivkoni 5h 50m 9:00 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station 2:50 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Basic $25
Arda Tur 4h 55m 12:05 AM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station 5:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $27

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia is $12 on 2/27/2026. Flexible travelers 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.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 27 daily buses from Thessaloniki to Sofia. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Thessaloniki and Sofia.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 46 buses from Thessaloniki to Sofia, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Thessaloniki and Sofia, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia

Compare all providers like Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur and Tourist Service Holding that travel 16 times every day by bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Sofia starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus $12
Fastest Bus 4h 30m
Earliest Bus 9:00 AM
Latest Bus 3:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 16 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, 16 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 02/03/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/01
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 02/03
$14
Wednesday 02/04
$14
Thursday 02/05
$15
Friday 02/06
$14
Saturday 02/07
$15
Sunday 02/08
$15
Monday 02/09
$23
Tuesday 02/10
$15
Wednesday 02/11
$15
Thursday 02/12
$20
Friday 02/13
$15
Saturday 02/14
$15
Sunday 02/15
$15
Monday 02/16
$14
Tuesday 02/17
$15
Wednesday 02/18
Thursday 02/19
Friday 02/20
Saturday 02/21
Sunday 02/22
$22
Monday 02/23
Tuesday 02/24
Wednesday 02/25
Thursday 02/26
$15
Friday 02/27
$12
Saturday 02/28

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 $12, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $15.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Sofia, with $12. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $29.

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

Union Ivkoni

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

Cheapest Price $14
Fastest Bus 5h 30m
Earliest Bus 9:00 AM
Last Bus 9:15 AM
Daily Connections 10 Ø
Found on 2/3/2026

Arda Tur from Thessaloniki to Sofia

Arda Tur

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

Cheapest Price $27
Fastest Bus 4h 30m
Earliest Bus 3:10 PM
Last Bus 3:30 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 2/3/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Thessaloniki - Sofia

Arda Tur
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.
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.

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 $12 and takes 5h 30m 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 $12 and $59. 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 16 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 $24. 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 3:30 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 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.

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

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 16 daily trips between Thessaloniki and Sofia. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Thessaloniki to Sofia?

Prices and availability for 16 trips between Thessaloniki and Sofia change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Basic
Basic

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

Economy
Economy

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

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