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There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Thessaloníki by plane, bus, night bus or car

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Fly  •  4h 45m

  1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Thessaloniki (SKG) OTP - SKG

Cheapest option

Night bus, bus  •  13h 30m

  1. Take the night bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Ruse Central Bus Station Pegasus 37
  2. Take the bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station Citylines RP123

3 alternative options

Bus  •  9h 49m

  1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki Simeonidis

Bus via Păcii  •  14h 27m

  1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki N980

Drive  •  8h 8m

  1. Drive from Bucharest to Thessaloníki 682.8 km

Bucharest to Thessaloníki by night bus and bus

3 Weekly Services
13h 30m Average Duration
€43 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Thessaloníki is to night bus and bus which costs $45 - $55 and takes 13h 30m.

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The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Thessaloníki is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $55 - $300.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucharest and arriving at Thessaloniki. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 49m.

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The distance between Bucharest and Thessaloníki is 566 km. The road distance is 682.8 km.

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The best way to get from Bucharest to Thessaloníki without a car is to bus which takes 9h 49m and costs $50 - $80.

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It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Bucharest to Thessaloníki, including transfers.

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Bucharest to Thessaloníki bus services, operated by Simeonidis Tours, depart from Bucharest station.

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The best way to get from Bucharest to Thessaloníki is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $55 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 9h 49m.

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Bucharest to Thessaloníki bus services, operated by Simeonidis Tours, arrive at Thessaloniki station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Thessaloníki is 683 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Bucharest to Thessaloníki.

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  • Distance: 565.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Thessaloníki, Greece?

Ryanair, Ulendo Airlink and Tarom fly from Bucharest to Thessaloníki twice daily. Alternatively, Simeonidis Tours operates a bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki 3 times a week. Tickets cost €45 - €75 and the journey takes 9h 49m.

Airlines
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€45 - €390
Ulendo Airlink
Website
flyulendo.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€24 - €170
Tarom
Website
tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration
1h 45m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€100 - €500
Bus operators
Simeonidis Tours
Phone
+30-2310540970
Email
info@simeonidistours.gr
Website
simeonidistours.gr
Bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration
9h 49m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
€45 - €75
Schedules at
simeonidistours.gr
PEGASUS GROUP Ltd.
Phone
+359 (0) 877 34 47 47
Email
pegasus@pegasusbg.com
Website
pegasusbg.com
Night bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Ruse Central Bus Station
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€14 - €17
Website
https://pegasusbg.com/
Citylines
Phone
+3590885700870
Email
support@citylines.eu
Website
citylines.eu
Bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
Ave. Duration
10h 55m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
€29 - €33
Schedules at
citylines.eu
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration
13h 15m
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
€50 - €75
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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