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Karlovo to Thessaloniki

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Karlovo, Bulgaria → Thessaloniki, Greece

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Eight ways to Travel from Karlovo to Thessaloniki

Composite routes from Karlovo to Thessaloniki

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Karlovo Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.21–$13.90
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.16–$25.27
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.21–$34.11

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.21–$27.79
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.79–$36.64

Hebros Bus Ltd.

Phone:
032 65 78 11
Website:
hebrosbus.com/en
Bus from Karlovo to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily

Karlovo Intermunicipal Transport

Website:
karlovo.bg/
Bus from Karlovo to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.02–$277.94

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.50–$884.35

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Sofia Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.60–$366.37

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Sofia Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$126.34–$341.11

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Rodopolis to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.67–$11.10

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Karlovo to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.42–$8.84
Train from Sofia to Petrich
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.92–$6.32
Train from Karlovo to Iskarsko
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.17–$8.21
Train from Karlovo to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.65–$5.94

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Karlovo to Thessaloníki?

The cheapest way to get from Karlovo to Thessaloníki is to train and bus via Sofia which costs $20.65 - $31.52 and takes 9h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlovo to Thessaloníki?

The fastest way to get from Karlovo to Thessaloníki is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Karlovo and Thessaloníki?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlovo station to Thessaloníki station. However, there are services departing from Karlovo Bus Station and arriving at Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Karlovo to Thessaloníki?

The distance between Karlovo and Thessaloníki is 464 km. The road distance is 435.1 km.

How do I travel from Karlovo to Thessaloníki without a car?

The best way to get from Karlovo to Thessaloníki without a car is to bus via Sofia which takes 8h 40m and costs $23.91 - $35.87 .

How long does it take to get from Karlovo to Thessaloníki?

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Karlovo to Thessaloníki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlovo to Thessaloníki bus from?

Karlovo to Thessaloníki bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Karlovo Bus Station.

Train or bus from Karlovo to Thessaloníki?

The best way to get from Karlovo to Thessaloníki is to bus via Sofia which takes 8h 40m and costs $23.91 - $35.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22.83 - $41.30 and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Karlovo to Thessaloníki bus arrive?

Karlovo to Thessaloníki bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Karlovo to Thessaloníki?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlovo to Thessaloníki is 435 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Karlovo to Thessaloníki.

How do I get a bus ticket from Karlovo to Thessaloníki?

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Where can I stay near Thessaloníki?

There are 3361+ hotels available in Thessaloníki. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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