Bus Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora from various bus operators like Arda Tur, Tourist Service Holding or Citylines for the next days.

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tomorrow

Saturday

$41

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

$55

Wednesday

$41

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	9h 10m	12:05 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	9:15 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 8/29/2026 12:05:00 AM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 8/29/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Arda Tur	8h 45m	12:30 AM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	9:15 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 8/29/2026 12:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 8/29/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Tourist Service Holding	8h 30m	2:00 AM	Thessaloniki	Station	10:30 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$54	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 8/29/2026 2:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 8/29/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora via Sofia, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 10m
  
  0
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Thessaloniki
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:45 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 8/29/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 8/29/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
- Union Ivkoni
  
  3h 10m
  
  0
  
  11:30 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:40 AM
  
  Stara Zagora
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/29/2026 11:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 8/30/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Tourist Service Holding	8h 30m	2:00 AM	Thessaloniki	Station	10:30 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop		Basic	$55	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/1/2026 2:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/1/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora via Sofia, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 10m
  
  0
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Thessaloniki
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:45 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 8/29/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 8/29/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
- Union Ivkoni
  
  3h 10m
  
  0
  
  11:30 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:40 AM
  
  Stara Zagora
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/29/2026 11:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 8/30/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	9h 10m	12:05 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	9:15 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/2/2026 12:05:00 AM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/2/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Arda Tur	8h 45m	12:30 AM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	9:15 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/2/2026 12:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/2/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Tourist Service Holding	8h 30m	2:00 AM	Thessaloniki	Station	10:30 AM	Stara Zagora	Bus Stop	Basic	$55	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 9/2/2026 2:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/2/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora via Sofia, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 10m
  
  0
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Thessaloniki
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:45 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 8/29/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 8/29/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
- Union Ivkoni
  
  3h 10m
  
  0
  
  11:30 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:40 AM
  
  Stara Zagora
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/29/2026 11:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) arriving at 8/30/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $4

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora is $40 on 8/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora

Compare all providers like Arda Tur, Tourist Service Holding and Citylines that travel 3 times every day by bus from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora in one click! Book your bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora starting from $40!

Cheapest Bus	$40
Fastest Bus	8h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:05 AM
Latest Bus	2:00 AM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	186.2 miles
Bus Companies	Arda Tur, Tourist Service Holding and Citylines

Cheapest bus connections from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora

Every day, 3 buses from 3 bus companies leave Thessaloniki for Stara Zagora: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

Thursday 08/27

$40

Friday 08/28

Saturday 08/29

$41

Sunday 08/30

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

$55

Wednesday 09/02

$41

Thursday 09/03

$54

Friday 09/04

$54

Saturday 09/05

$55

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

$55

Friday 09/11

Saturday 09/12

$41

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

$55

Thursday 09/17

$55

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

How to save money travelling from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora

These are the most booked bus companies between Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora from our users.

Citylines from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora

Here you will find the key facts about the Citylines bus route Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora:

Cheapest Price	$60
Fastest Bus	8h 30m
Earliest Bus	2:00 AM
Last Bus	2:00 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	8/2/2026

All bus stations and stops in Thessaloniki and Stara Zagora

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Thessaloniki and Stara Zagora.

Central Bus Station

Monastiriou 63

Makedonia Bus Station

Station Makedonia

Port

Aristotle Square

Sintribani Bus Station

Bus Stop

bulevard "Slavyanski" 64

Service and Comfort on the bus from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora? Or which bus companies serve the route Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora bus

How much does a Thessaloniki Stara Zagora bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $40 and takes 9h 10m to reach Stara Zagora. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $40 and $60. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Stara Zagora.

On average, how many connections are available from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora each day?

Every day, the Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora take?

The fastest bus from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora is offered by Tourist Service Holding and takes 8h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $54. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora?

The earliest bus arriving in Stara Zagora from Thessaloniki starts at 12:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora?

The latest bus trip departing from Thessaloniki for Stara Zagora starts at 2:00 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Thessaloniki Stara Zagora route?

When traveling by bus from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora, passengers can travel with Arda Tur, Tourist Service Holding and Citylines. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Thessaloniki and Stara Zagora?

You can check all the direct connections between Thessaloniki and Stara Zagora by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Arda Tur, Tourist Service Holding and Citylines.

What can I take with me on the Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Thessaloniki Stara Zagora bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Thessaloniki Stara Zagora bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Thessaloniki to Stara Zagora

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Thessaloniki and to Stara Zagora

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Thessaloniki and to Stara Zagora. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!