Bus Varna to Thessaloniki: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Varna to Thessaloniki

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Varna to Thessaloniki from various bus operators like Union Ivkoni or Arda Tur for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$44

Monday

Tuesday

$42

Wednesday

$42

Thursday

$42

Friday

$46

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	14h 30m	7:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	9:30 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Union Ivkoni	13h 30m	11:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	12:30 AM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Union Ivkoni	13h 30m	11:30 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	1:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Arda Tur	16h 15m	6:30 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	10:45 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
Arda Tur	16h 0m	6:30 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	10:30 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	14h 20m	7:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	9:20 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
Union Ivkoni	13h 45m	11:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	12:45 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Union Ivkoni	13h 45m	11:30 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 11:30:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Arda Tur	16h 0m	6:30 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	10:30 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 6:30:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	14h 20m	7:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	9:20 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
Union Ivkoni	13h 45m	11:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	12:45 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 11:00:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Union Ivkoni	13h 20m	11:30 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	12:50 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
Arda Tur	16h 0m	6:30 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	10:30 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Arda Tur	16h 15m	6:30 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	10:45 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	14h 20m	7:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	9:20 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/30/2026 7:00:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
Union Ivkoni	13h 45m	11:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	12:45 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/30/2026 11:00:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Union Ivkoni	13h 15m	11:30 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	12:45 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/30/2026 11:30:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
Arda Tur	16h 0m	6:30 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	10:30 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	14h 30m	7:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	9:30 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/31/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Union Ivkoni	13h 30m	11:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	12:30 AM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/31/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Union Ivkoni	13h 30m	11:30 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	1:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/31/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Union Ivkoni	14h 20m	7:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	9:20 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/31/2026 7:00:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
Union Ivkoni	13h 45m	11:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	12:45 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/31/2026 11:00:00 AM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Varna to Thessaloniki via Sofia, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Grup Plus
  
  14h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Varna
  Central Bus Station
  
  4:20 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 40m
  
  0
  
  5:50 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Thessaloniki
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 5:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Varna to Thessaloniki is $42 on 8/10/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Varna and Thessaloniki

See here how frequent the connections between Varna and Thessaloniki are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Varna to Thessaloniki. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Varna and Thessaloniki.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 43 buses from Varna to Thessaloniki, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Varna and Thessaloniki, with 18 offers.

Facts about the bus from Varna to Thessaloniki

Compare all providers like Union Ivkoni and Arda Tur that travel 12 times every day by bus from Varna to Thessaloniki in one click! Book your bus ticket from Varna to Thessaloniki starting from $42!

Cheapest Bus	$42
Fastest Bus	13h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	311.5 miles
Bus Companies	Union Ivkoni and Arda Tur

Cheapest bus connections from Varna to Thessaloniki

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave Varna 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

Sunday 07/26

$44

Monday 07/27

$56

Tuesday 07/28

$60

Wednesday 07/29

$44

Thursday 07/30

$63

Friday 07/31

$71

Saturday 08/01

$46

Sunday 08/02

$44

Monday 08/03

$77

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$42

Thursday 08/06

$42

Friday 08/07

$49

Saturday 08/08

$45

Sunday 08/09

$42

Monday 08/10

$42

Tuesday 08/11

$50

Wednesday 08/12

$42

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$46

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Varna to Thessaloniki

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Varna to Thessaloniki, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $42, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Varna to Thessaloniki. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $45.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Varna to Thessaloniki, with $42. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $42.

How to save money travelling from Varna 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 Varna 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 Varna 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 Varna to Thessaloniki are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Varna to Thessaloniki

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

Arda Tur from Varna to Thessaloniki

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

Cheapest Price	$49
Fastest Bus	16h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Last Bus	6:30 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	7/1/2026

All bus stations and stops in Varna and Thessaloniki

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

Central Bus Station

Varnenchik Street 158

Cathedral

bulevard "Saborni" 40

Central Bus Station

Monastiriou 63

Makedonia Bus Station

Station Makedonia

Port

Aristotle Square

Sintribani Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Varna to Thessaloniki

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

FAQs about the Varna to Thessaloniki bus

How much does a Varna Thessaloniki bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $42 and takes 14h 20m to reach Thessaloniki. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $42 and $50. 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 Varna to Thessaloniki each day?

Every day, the Varna to Thessaloniki bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Varna to Thessaloniki is offered by Union Ivkoni and takes 13h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $44. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Varna to Thessaloniki?

The earliest bus arriving in Thessaloniki from Varna starts at 6:30 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 Varna to Thessaloniki?

The latest bus trip departing from Varna for Thessaloniki starts at 11:30 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 Varna Thessaloniki route?

When traveling by bus from Varna to Thessaloniki, passengers can travel with Union Ivkoni and Arda Tur. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Varna and Thessaloniki?

You can check all the direct connections between Varna 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: Union Ivkoni and Arda Tur.

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Varna and to Thessaloniki

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Varna and to Thessaloniki. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!