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Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki. Traveling by bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki usually takes around 7 hours and 49 minutes, but the fastest Arda Tur bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 139 mi (224 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $34.15 |
| Trips per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | Arda Tur |
| Bus lines | 3 |
Buses from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki
- Arda Tur: 3 daily buses from C$41
- Citylines: 1 daily buses from C$35
- Tourist Service Holding AD: 1 daily buses from C$40
What bus companies travel from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki?
There are 3 bus lines from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 3 daily trips, Arda Tur usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arda Tur | 3 | 7h 47m | $40.98 |
| Citylines | 1 | 7h 55m | $34.15 |
| Tourist Service Holding AD | 1 | 7h 50m | $40.08 |
Arda Tur is a Bulgarian intercity bus company serving a large number of cities in Bulgaria as well as destinations across Europe, like Czech Republic, Austria, and Germany. Onboard, you’ll find extra legroom, air conditioning, restrooms, complimentary WiFi and power outlets. There are also snacks and drinks available for purchase as well.
Citylines, a prominent Bulgarian bus company based in Sofia, offers an extensive network of routes connecting cities within Bulgaria and beyond, operating numerous daily trips. The company's services extend to countries such as Greece, Turkey, Montenegro, and Germany, providing convenient travel options for passengers. One of Citylines' popular routes is the 12-hour journey from Sofia to Athens, which runs twice daily, and passengers can enjoy amenities such as air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and Wi-Fi connectivity for a comfortable and convenient travel experience.
Book Tourist Service Holding AD from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki from $40. There are 1 Tourist Service Holding AD schedules from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki and you can expect on average to pay for a Tourist Service Holding AD ticket to Thessaloniki. In Plovdiv, Tourist Service Holding AD departs to Thessaloniki from Bus Station South and no other station. In Thessaloniki, Tourist Service Holding AD arrives at Macedonia Intercity Bus Station and no other station.
An average trip on Tourist Service Holding AD from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki takes 7 hours and 50 minutes , while the fastest available Tourist Service Holding AD trip will get you to Thessaloniki in 7 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, Tourist Service Holding AD offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Thessaloniki.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 49 minutes to cover the 224 kilometers from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Thessaloniki, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Plovdiv?
Main departure station: Bus Station South
Plovdiv has two bus stations with service to Thessaloniki.
All bus stations in Plovdiv:
Bus Station South
Plovdiv Central Railway Station
Where does the bus arrive in Thessaloniki?
Main arrival station: Bus Station KTEL
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Thessaloniki.
Bus stations in Thessaloniki:
Bus Station KTEL
Macedonia Intercity Bus Station
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