+++ FlixBus connects Romania with 16 cities in Bulgaria and continues to expand its network in Greece, now serving 6 destinations
+++ This summer, Romanian passengers can travel with FlixBus to new popular destinations such as Balchik, Veliko Tarnovo, Katerini, Larissa, Volos, and Lamia
+++ Adrian Rășoiu: “Increasing demand from Romanian passengers has motivated us to keep growing our network in this direction since 2021.”
FlixBus, the travel-tech company operating the most extensive intercity coach network in Europe, continues its regional development with new international connections to Greece and strengthened routes to Bulgaria and Turkey.
Passengers from Romania can now enjoy daily connections from Bucharest to Athens, Thessaloniki, and Istanbul, as well as to the most popular resorts along the Bulgarian coast. Departures are available both during the day and at night, offering increased flexibility for planning summer vacations.
FlixBus connects Romania with 16 cities in Bulgaria and continues expanding in Greece, reaching 6 destinations
Starting June 12, FlixBus resumes several seasonal routes from Romania to the Bulgarian seaside. Direct lines connect Bucharest with top vacation spots in Bulgaria such as Golden Sands, Albena, Balchik, Obzor, Byala, Sunny Beach, and Burgas, with daily departures.
FlixBus began operating direct routes between Romania and popular Bulgarian destinations in 2021 and has consistently expanded its offering based on passenger demand over the past four years. With the peak 2025 season approaching, the company is adding two new summer destinations to its network: Balchik, a peaceful Black Sea resort, and Veliko Tarnovo, one of Bulgaria’s most iconic historical cities.
The direct connection to Veliko Tarnovo is being resumed in response to high demand from Romanian tourists. Coach ticket prices to these destinations start from just 50 lei and include a 20 kg checked bag and one piece of hand luggage.
“Increasing demand from Romanian travelers has encouraged us to expand in this direction since 2021. Last summer we saw a 30 percent increase in passenger numbers during the summer season. On the Bucharest to Varna route we operate up to two trips per day with the fastest taking around four and a half hours which is significantly faster than a similar journey by train” said Adrian Rășoiu, Business Development Director at FlixBus Romania.
Starting this summer, FlixBus also operates direct connections from Romania to Greece including Athens and Thessaloniki as well as popular holiday destinations like Katerini, Larissa, Volos and Lamia. The Bucharest to Thessaloniki route is available daily with ticket prices starting from 95 lei offering an affordable and comfortable option for travelers looking to explore Greece.
For those traveling to Turkey, FlixBus in partnership with Kamil Koç operates daily direct trips to Istanbul which remains a favorite destination for Romanians seeking city breaks and shopping getaways.
Tickets can already be booked online on the FlixBus site, via the app or through partner travel agencies in Romania.
In 2024, passengers from Romania and Bulgaria helped avoid over 26353 tons of CO2 emissions by choosing coach travel over personal cars or flights. A FlixBus coach emits at least five times less CO2 than a personal vehicle and ten times less than an airplane with a carbon footprint comparable to that of intercity trains.
“Last year’s figures show that more and more travelers from Romania are choosing the coach as a sustainable alternative to driving or flying. The coach remains one of the most accessible and efficient long distance transport options and choosing FlixBus reflects a growing concern for reducing environmental impact”, added Adrian Rășoiu.
FlixBus has been present on the Romanian market since 2017 and offers direct international trips from over 80 cities in Romania to 16 countries across Europe.
About Flix
Flix intends to transform the collective transport sector by offering sustainable and affordable long-distance bus- and train travel solutions in more than 40 countries across four continents through its brands FlixBus, FlixTrain, Kamil Koç, and Greyhound. With its asset-light business model and innovative technology platform, Flix, launched in 2013, swiftly established a market-leading position for long-distance bus travel in Europe, North America and Türkiye and is rapidly expanding further into South America and India.
Driven by increased awareness for sustainable travel, Flix is committed to achieving Net Zero operations in Europe by 2040 and globally by 2050. To assess its progress within a scientifically recognized framework, Flix established near-term targets for emissions reduction with the Science Based Targets initiative.
While Flix manages the commercial side of the business such as network planning, pricing, operations control, marketing and sales, quality management and continuous product development with a data-driven approach, trusted Flix partners conduct the daily operations. The innovative combination of Flix’s technology and sales platform with traditional passenger travel has turned a European start-up into a leading and globally expanding travel tech company.
