How to get from Sofya to Thessaloniki
- 246 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
39h 50m
4 transfers
Bus + Train
€78
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Sofya to Thessaloniki: bus, train. The two cities are about 246 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
246 km
Sofya to Thessaloniki: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sofya → Sofia AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·35m
- 2Sofia Airport → BanskobusRegional connection·2h 40m
- 3Bansko → SeptemvritrainBulgarian State Railways·3h 11m
- 4Septemvri → PazardzhiktrainBulgarian State Railways·10m
- 5Pazardzhik → Thessalonikibus
ArdaTur·7h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Ticket prices on this route
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- Bus· 4h 40m€17Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
ArdaTurPazardzhik-ThessalonikiBook →On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, Bulgarian State Railways, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Sofya to Thessaloniki works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Sofya to Sofia, about 35 min. Transfer in Sofia and continue by Regional connection bus on to Bansko (2h 40m). Transfer in Bansko and continue by Bulgarian State Railways train on to Septemvri (3h 11m). Transfer in Septemvri and continue by Bulgarian State Railways train on to Pazardzhik (10 min). Transfer in Pazardzhik and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Thessaloniki (7h 35m). In total it's roughly €78 over 39h 50m, 4 transfers.
Sofya to Thessaloniki: common questions
Is there a bus from Sofya to Thessaloniki?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Sofya to Thessaloniki?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Thessaloniki from Sofya?
About 246 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Sofya to Thessaloniki?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, Bulgarian State Railways, ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofya to Thessaloniki?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, Bulgarian State Railways, ArdaTur
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 17 Sep 2026