How to get from Thessaloniki to Bucharest
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We compared the ways to travel from Thessaloniki to Bucharest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 30m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 518 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 13, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
518 km
Thessaloniki to Bucharest: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Thessaloniki → Blagoevgradbus
FlixBus·3h 20m - 2Blagoevgrad → BucharestbusFlixBus·8h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Flight prices by day, Thessaloniki to Bucharest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€34October 2026
€15Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 12h€39Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 7
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Thessaloniki to Bucharest works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Thessaloniki to Blagoevgrad Central, about 3h 20m. Transfer in Blagoevgrad Central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bucharest (8h 40m). In total it's roughly €49 over 12h 30m, 1 transfer.
Thessaloniki to Bucharest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?
The most useful route takes about 12h 30m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Bucharest from Thessaloniki?
About 518 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Thessaloniki to Bucharest cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €49. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Thessaloniki to Bucharest?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Thessaloniki to Bucharest?
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 13 Sep 2026