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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka | Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka | Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka | Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Starza Zagora avtobusna spirka | Monastiriou | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:45 AM EET.
Get from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki
The journey takes about 10 hours, and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Stara Zagora and Thessaloniki?
Stops in Stara Zagora
- A
Stara Zagora Avtobusna Zupynka
bul. Slavjanski 64, 6002 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria - Bbul. Slavjanski 45, 6002 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
- C
General Gurko
ul. "General Gurko" 46, 6000 Stara Zagora Centre, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Stops in Thessaloniki
- AMonastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
- B
Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece - CLeof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece
- D
Taskou Papageorgiou
Taskou Papageorgiou 5, Thessaloniki 546 31, Greece - E
Michail Kalou 16
Michail Kalou 16, Thessaloniki 546 29, Greece - F
Makedonya Şehirlerarası Otogarı
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki?
The cheapest bus tickets from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki start from $48. The average price for this route is around $57. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki?
The average bus travel time from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki is 10h, covering a distance of 300 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 30m and is operated by Infobus.
Which bus companies service the Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, Infobus, Karat-S, Tourist Service Holding.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki?
The earliest bus departs from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki at 2:50am. And the latest bus departs at 2:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki?
A bus trip from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Tourist Service Holding, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $43To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $43 to $77 for a bus ticket from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-12-05.
Usually Tourist Service Holding will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
