How to get from Thessaloniki to Sofia
- 244 km as the crow flies
- 3 bus departures a day with ArdaTur
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At a glance
Fastest
4h 30m
direct
Bus
€26
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Thessaloniki to Sofia. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 244 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
244 km
Thessaloniki to Sofia: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Thessaloniki → Sofiabus
ArdaTur·4h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Flight prices by day, Thessaloniki to Sofia
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
Departures from Thessaloniki to Sofia
ArdaTur runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 15:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArdaTurbus | 3 | 00:30 | 15:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure 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· 4h 40m€22Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Sep 27
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Thessaloniki to Sofia works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia, about 4h 30m. In total it's roughly €26 over 4h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Thessaloniki to Sofia: common questions
How long does it take to get from Thessaloniki to Sofia?
The most useful route takes about 4h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia?
The first bus with ArdaTur leaves at 00:30 and the last at 15:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Thessaloniki to Sofia?
3 a day with ArdaTur, between 00:30 and 15:30.
How far is Sofia from Thessaloniki?
About 244 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Thessaloniki to Sofia cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €26. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Thessaloniki to Sofia?
On this route you travel with ArdaTur.
Can you get from Thessaloniki to Sofia without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Thessaloniki to Sofia?
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.
Where to next
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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: ArdaTur
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 17 Sep 2026