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How to get fromStara Zagora to Thessalonikiby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Stara Zagora to Thessaloniki by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus bus Citylines 79
    10h 16m
    €42–53

  2. Drive 423.5 km

    1. Drive from Stara Zagora to Thessalonikicar car 423.5 km
    5h 18m
    €76–110

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane SOF - SKG
    8h 32m
    €109–208

  4. Bus via Haskovo

    1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Dimitrovgradbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Haskovo to Thessaloniki, KTELbus bus
    11h 42m
    €48–80

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 542.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Stara Zagora, Bulgaria and Thessaloniki, Greece?

Citylines operates a bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Thessaloniki Monastiriou once daily. Tickets cost €30–40 and the journey takes 10h.

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