Cheap bus tickets from Kavala to Thessaloniki
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Bus from Kavala to Thessaloniki: Journey Information
There are 12 intercity buses per day from Kavala to Thessaloniki. Travelling by bus from Kavala to Thessaloniki usually takes around 2 hours and 16 minutes, but the fastest KTEL Kavala bus can make the trip in 2 hours.
- Distance
- 80 mi (128 km)
- Shortest duration
- 2h
- Cheapest price
- $28.12
- Trips per day
- 12
- Most frequent service
- KTEL Kavala
- Bus lines
- 1
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Kavala to Thessaloniki Bus Schedule

There are several bus options that can take you from Kavala to Thessaloniki:
See more detailsHow much is a bus ticket from Kavala to Thessaloniki?
Bus tickets for a trip from Kavala to Thessaloniki cost about $28 when you book at the cheapest time, 17 days ahead. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Kavala to Thessaloniki by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Kavala to Thessaloniki in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $28 to $28. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on November 6, 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Thessaloniki this week, bus tickets are available starting at $28.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 17 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $0.03 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Kavala to Thessaloniki?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Kavala to Thessaloniki. KTEL Kavala connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTEL Kavala | 12 | 2h 16m | $28.32 |
Book KTEL Kavala from Kavala to Thessaloniki from $28.12. There are 12 trips per day offered by KTEL Kavala from Kavala to Thessaloniki and you can expect on average to pay $28.32 for a KTEL Kavala ticket to Thessaloniki. In Kavala, KTEL Kavala departs to Thessaloniki from Kavala Central Bus Station. In Thessaloniki, KTEL Kavala arrives at Bus Station KTEL.
An average trip on KTEL Kavala from Kavala to Thessaloniki takes 2 hours and 16 minutes, while the fastest available KTEL Kavala trip will get you to Thessaloniki in 2 hours.
On weekends, KTEL Kavala offers 11 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $28.12 for a weekend trip to Thessaloniki.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Kavala to Thessaloniki
There are 12 scheduled buses that travel from Kavala to Thessaloniki every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Kavala to Thessaloniki without transferring.
Trips per day
12
Direct trips
12
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 16 minutes to cover the 128 kilometres from Kavala to Thessaloniki. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
Distance (mi)
80
Distance (km)
128
The first bus leaves at 6:00 a.m. and the last bus leaves at 9:00 p.m. To see the times for all buses from Kavala to Thessaloniki, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest bus
6:00am
Latest bus
9:00pm
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Kavala 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, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, travelling mid-week is your best bet.
Most crowded
Friday
Least crowded
Wednesday
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Kavala?
Main departure station: Kavala Central Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Kavala.
All bus stations in Kavala:
- Kavala Central Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Thessaloniki?
Main arrival station: Bus Station KTEL
All buses from Kavala arrive at one main station in Thessaloniki.
All bus stations in Thessaloniki:
- Bus Station KTEL
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