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How to get fromThessaloníki to Smolyanby bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thessaloníki to Smolyan by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive via Xánthi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Xánthibus bus
    2. Drive from Xánthi to Smolyancar car
    4h 46m

  2. Bus via Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus Citylines 42 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus bus
    11h 35m
    $33–48

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kavalabus bus Express
    2. Drive from Kavala to Smolyancar car
    4h 34m
    $43–66

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Plovdivbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus bus
    11h 19m
    $42–67

  5. Drive 253 km

    1. Drive from Thessaloníki to Smolyancar car 253 km
    4h 46m
    $54–77

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thessaloníki to Smolyan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 293.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Thessaloníki, Greece and Smolyan, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Smolyan via Plovdiv in around 11h 19m.

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