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Compare all timetables for the bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki from various bus operators like Tourist Service Holding, Union Ivkoni or Citylines for the next days.

today
$39
tomorrow
$36
Monday
$39
Tuesday
$36
Wednesday
Thursday
$33
Friday
$39

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Citylines 8h 10m 2:50 PM Plovdiv Central Bus Station 11:00 PM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Economy $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki via Sofia, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Karat-S
      7h 20m
      0
      3:10 PM
      Plovdiv
      Central Bus Station
      5:30 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Karat-S
      Basic
      $13
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      4h 40m
      0
      5:50 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      10:30 PM
      Thessaloniki
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
    Travel Time is 0h 50m shorter, and you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Union Ivkoni 8h 30m 4:30 AM Plovdiv North Bus Station 1:00 PM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Economy $36
Union Ivkoni 8h 45m 4:30 AM Plovdiv North Bus Station 1:15 PM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station  Economy $36
Citylines 8h 10m 2:50 PM Plovdiv Central Bus Station 11:00 PM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Economy $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki via Sofia, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Karat-S
      7h 20m
      0
      3:10 PM
      Plovdiv
      Central Bus Station
      5:30 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Karat-S
      Basic
      $13
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      4h 40m
      0
      5:50 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      10:30 PM
      Thessaloniki
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
    Travel Time is 0h 50m shorter, and you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Citylines 8h 10m 2:50 PM Plovdiv Central Bus Station 11:00 PM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Economy $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki via Sofia, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Union Ivkoni
      12h 5m
      0
      10:25 AM
      Plovdiv
      North Bus Station
      12:35 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Union Ivkoni
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 5h 15m
    • FlixBus
      4h 40m
      0
      5:50 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      10:30 PM
      Thessaloniki
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $18
    Travel time is 3h 55m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Union Ivkoni 8h 30m 4:30 AM Plovdiv North Bus Station 1:00 PM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Economy $36
Union Ivkoni 8h 45m 4:30 AM Plovdiv North Bus Station 1:15 PM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station  Economy $36
Tourist Service Holding 8h 10m 2:50 PM Plovdiv Central Bus Station 11:00 PM Thessaloniki Station  Basic $41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki via Sofia, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Union Ivkoni
      12h 5m
      0
      10:25 AM
      Plovdiv
      North Bus Station
      12:35 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Union Ivkoni
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 5h 15m
    • FlixBus
      4h 40m
      0
      5:50 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      10:30 PM
      Thessaloniki
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $18
    Travel time is 3h 55m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Union Ivkoni 8h 0m 4:30 AM Plovdiv Central Bus Station 12:30 PM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Economy $33
Union Ivkoni 8h 20m 4:30 AM Plovdiv Central Bus Station 12:50 PM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station  Economy $33
Tourist Service Holding 8h 10m 2:50 PM Plovdiv Central Bus Station 11:00 PM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Economy $40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki via Sofia, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Karat-S
      7h 20m
      0
      3:10 PM
      Plovdiv
      Central Bus Station
      5:30 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Karat-S
      Basic
      $13
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      4h 40m
      0
      5:50 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      10:30 PM
      Thessaloniki
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $18
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Citylines 8h 10m 2:50 PM Plovdiv Central Bus Station 11:00 PM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Economy $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki via Sofia, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Union Ivkoni
      12h 5m
      0
      10:25 AM
      Plovdiv
      North Bus Station
      12:35 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Union Ivkoni
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 5h 15m
    • FlixBus
      4h 40m
      0
      5:50 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      10:30 PM
      Thessaloniki
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $18
    Travel time is 3h 55m longer, but you will save $11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki is $33 on 7/30/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Plovdiv and Thessaloniki

See here how frequent the connections between Plovdiv and Thessaloniki are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Plovdiv and Thessaloniki.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 12 buses from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki, while Night sees the fewest connections between Plovdiv and Thessaloniki, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

Compare all providers like Tourist Service Holding, Union Ivkoni and Citylines that travel 3 times every day by bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki starting from $33!

Cheapest Bus $33
Fastest Bus 8h 0m
Earliest Bus 2:50 PM
Latest Bus 2:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 139.5 miles
Bus Companies Tourist Service Holding, Union Ivkoni and Citylines

Cheapest bus connections from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

Every day, 3 buses from 3 bus companies leave Plovdiv for Thessaloniki: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
Saturday 07/25
$36
Sunday 07/26
$36
Monday 07/27
$33
Tuesday 07/28
$36
Wednesday 07/29
Thursday 07/30
$33
Friday 07/31
$38
Saturday 08/01
$38
Sunday 08/02
$38
Monday 08/03
$33
Tuesday 08/04
$36
Wednesday 08/05
$36
Thursday 08/06
Friday 08/07
$33
Saturday 08/08
$36
Sunday 08/09
$33
Monday 08/10
$36
Tuesday 08/11
$36
Wednesday 08/12
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
$33
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $33, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $36.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki, with $33. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $39.

How to save money travelling from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

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 Plovdiv to Thessaloniki 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 Plovdiv to Thessaloniki, 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 Plovdiv to Thessaloniki are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

These are the most booked bus companies between Plovdiv to Thessaloniki from our users.

Union Ivkoni from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

Union Ivkoni

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

Cheapest Price $33
Fastest Bus 8h 0m
Earliest Bus 4:30 AM
Last Bus 4:30 AM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 6/29/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Plovdiv - Thessaloniki

Ilias Travel
Neha Tripathi , 4/13/2025
It was a psychological torture for hours with a dog helplessly howling in the luggage in the bus and the bus staff would just smirk... No compassion for animals and the amount of torture it caused me ... It was a psychological torture for hours with a dog helplessly howling in the luggage in the bus and the bus staff would just smirk... No compassion for animals and the amount of torture it caused me to hear cries of helplessness ANIMALS ALSO DESERVE COMPASSION...

All bus stations and stops in Plovdiv and Thessaloniki

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Plovdiv and Thessaloniki.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki? Or which bus companies serve the route Plovdiv to Thessaloniki? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Plovdiv to Thessaloniki bus

How much does a Plovdiv Thessaloniki bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $33 and takes 8h 0m to reach Thessaloniki. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $33 and $41. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Thessaloniki.

On average, how many connections are available from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki each day?

Every day, the Plovdiv to Thessaloniki bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki take?

The fastest bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki is offered by Union Ivkoni and takes 8h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $33. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki?

The earliest bus arriving in Thessaloniki from Plovdiv starts at 2:50 PM. 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 Plovdiv to Thessaloniki?

The latest bus trip departing from Plovdiv for Thessaloniki starts at 2:50 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 Plovdiv Thessaloniki route?

When traveling by bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki, passengers can travel with Tourist Service Holding, Union Ivkoni and Citylines. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Thessaloniki?

You can check all the direct connections between Plovdiv and Thessaloniki by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Tourist Service Holding, Union Ivkoni and Citylines.

What can I take with me on the Plovdiv to Thessaloniki 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 Plovdiv Thessaloniki 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 Plovdiv Thessaloniki 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 Plovdiv to Thessaloniki on your planned travel date.

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

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 3 daily trips between Plovdiv and Thessaloniki. 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 Plovdiv to Thessaloniki?

Prices and availability for 3 trips between Plovdiv and Thessaloniki 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 Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

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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