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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Thessaloniki to Pleven. Traveling by bus from Thessaloniki to Pleven usually takes around 7 hours and 52 minutes, but the fastest Citylines bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 210 mi (338 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $32.93 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Tourist Service Holding AD |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Thessaloniki to Pleven?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Thessaloniki to Pleven that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citylines | 1 | 7h 45m | $34.38 |
| Tourist Service Holding AD | 1 | 8h 0m | $33.30 |
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 Thessaloniki to Pleven from $33. Typically there is one Tourist Service Holding AD schedule per day from Thessaloniki to Pleven and you can expect on average to pay for a Tourist Service Holding AD ticket to Pleven. In Thessaloniki, Tourist Service Holding AD departs to Pleven from Macedonia Intercity Bus Station . In Pleven, Tourist Service Holding AD arrives at pl. Ivan Mendilikov 7 .
An average trip on Tourist Service Holding AD from Thessaloniki to Pleven takes 8 hours and 0 minutes , while the fastest available Tourist Service Holding AD trip will get you to Pleven in 7 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Tourist Service Holding AD offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Pleven.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 52 minutes to cover the 210 miles from Thessaloniki to Pleven. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 45 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 Thessaloniki to Pleven 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, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 1:00am. To see the times for all buses from Thessaloniki to Pleven, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Thessaloniki?
Main departure station: Macedonia Intercity Bus Station
Thessaloniki has two bus stations with service to Pleven.
All bus stations in Thessaloniki:
Macedonia Intercity Bus Station
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Where does the bus arrive in Pleven?
Main arrival station: pl. Ivan Mendilikov 7
All buses from Thessaloniki arrive at one main station in Pleven.
All bus stations in Pleven:
pl. Ivan Mendilikov 7
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