How much does a coach ticket cost in Greece?

Bus travel in Greece is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was £25. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights. Example fares in Greece: Thessaloniki ↔ Sofia (average: £24 ) Thessaloniki ↔ Istanbul Europe (average: £44 ) Athens ↔ Sofia (average: £49 )

What is the best way to travel around Greece?

While you can choose between different modes of transport, Buses and Ferries are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Greece: - Bus: 339 routes - Ferry: 286 routes

How do I book coach and train tickets in Greece?

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play , Download on the App Store .

Do I need cash, or can I pay by card in Greece?

When buying Bus or Train tickets in Greece with Busbud we accept the following payment methods: Currency: Euro (EUR) is the main currency.

How do I travel from Thessaloniki to Sofia by bus?

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Thessaloniki to Sofia Travel time: 5h 5m Ticket prices: From £24 Frequency: 14 departures daily Recommended operators: FlixBus , Union Ivkoni , Arda Tur , Infobus , Karat-S , Grimaldi Lines , Openline , LIKEBUS , Simeonidis Tours , Skenderbeu shpk

How do I get from Greece to neighbouring countries by bus or train?

The buses that connect to major cities in neighbouring countries are: Thessaloniki ↔ Sofia, Bulgaria Thessaloniki ↔ Istanbul Europe, Turkey Athens ↔ Sofia, Bulgaria

What are the most popular airports in Greece?

You can find train and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Rhodes Airport , Athens Airport , Kavala Airport , Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" , Corfu International Airport

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What are the most popular routes to Greece?

Route	Average price	Average duration	Daily departures
Thessaloniki - Sofia	Average price£24	Average duration5h 5m	Daily departures14
Thessaloniki - Istanbul Europe	Average price£44	Average duration9h 20m	Daily departures7
Athens - Sofia	Average price£49	Average duration11h 45m	Daily departures7
Rhodes - Kremasti	Average price£3	Average duration19m	Daily departures87
Kremasti - Rhodes	Average price£3	Average duration16m	Daily departures87
Thessaloniki - Plovdiv	Average price£28	Average duration7h 35m	Daily departures9
Alexandroupoli - Istanbul Europe	Average price£26	Average duration4h 45m	Daily departures3
Athens - Tirana	Average price£39	Average duration13h	Daily departures2
Athens - Plovdiv	Average price£58	Average duration14h 55m	Daily departures5
Athens - Nafplio	Average price£17	Average duration1h 56m	Daily departures120

What popular bus companies operate in Greece?

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Frequently asked questions about travelling in Greece

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a coach ticket cost in Greece?
Bus travel in Greece is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was £25. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in Greece:
Thessaloniki ↔ Sofia (average: £24)
Thessaloniki ↔ Istanbul Europe (average: £44)
Athens ↔ Sofia (average: £49)
What is the best way to travel around Greece?
While you can choose between different modes of transport, Buses and Ferries are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Greece:
- Bus: 339 routes
- Ferry: 286 routes
How do I book coach and train tickets in Greece?
Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.
Do I need cash, or can I pay by card in Greece?
When buying Bus or Train tickets in Greece with Busbud we accept the following payment methods:
Currency: Euro (EUR) is the main currency.
How do I travel from Thessaloniki to Sofia by bus?
The bus is the most popular way to travel from Thessaloniki to Sofia
Travel time: 5h 5m
Ticket prices: From £24
Frequency: 14 departures daily
Recommended operators: FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur, Infobus, Karat-S, Grimaldi Lines, Openline, LIKEBUS, Simeonidis Tours, Skenderbeu shpk
How do I get from Greece to neighbouring countries by bus or train?
The buses that connect to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Thessaloniki ↔ Sofia, Bulgaria
Thessaloniki ↔ Istanbul Europe, Turkey
Athens ↔ Sofia, Bulgaria
What are the most popular airports in Greece?
You can find train and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Rhodes Airport, Athens Airport, Kavala Airport, Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis", Corfu International Airport