What is the distance between Bucharest and Thessaloniki?

Bucharest and Thessaloniki are 308 miles (497 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki?

If you're headed to Thessaloniki from Bucharest, chances are that your bus will depart from Militari and arrive at Κ. Τ. Ε. Λ. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Thessaloniki?

Once in Thessaloniki, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Pasha Gardens, The Roman Agora, The Rotonda, The Arch of Galerius (Kamara) and The White Tower.

Bus Bucharest to Thessaloniki from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bucharest to Thessaloniki on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Autogara Militari	13h 50m	1:20pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Militari	12h 40m	12:25pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	Fastest
Bus	10:10pm	Rahova	12h 50m	11:00am	Taskou Papageorgiou	No tags
Bus	10:45pm	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	14h 35m	1:20pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:45pm	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	14h 15m	1:00pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Autogara Militari	13h 30m	1:00pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags

Next departures for Bucharest to Thessaloniki on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45pm	Militari	12h 40m	12:25pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:30pm	Autogara Militari	13h 50m	1:20pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:45pm	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	14h 35m	1:20pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:45pm	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	14h 15m	1:00pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Autogara Militari	13h 30m	1:00pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:26 AM EET.

Get from Bucharest to Thessaloniki

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 23 hours and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

23hAverage Duration

315 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Bucharest and Thessaloniki?

Stops in Bucharest

A - Militari

B - Bucharest Airport

C - Autogara Filaret

D - Rahova

E - Bükreş Filaret Otogar (Bucureşti Filaret)

F - Piata Natiunile Unite

Stops in Thessaloniki

A - Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ

B - Monastiriou

C - Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı

D - Taskou Papageorgiou

E - Michail Kalou 16

F - Makedonya Şehirlerarası Otogarı

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bucharest to Thessaloniki by bus

What is the distance between Bucharest and Thessaloniki?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki?
What are the best sights and things to do in Thessaloniki?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/11

$36

11/12

$36

Today

$36

11/14

$28

11/15

$23

11/16

No data

11/17

$23

11/18

$30

The cheapest trip from Bucharest to Thessaloniki was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bucharest to Thessaloniki, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $86 for a bus ticket from Bucharest to Thessaloniki based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually FlixBus 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.