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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Albena by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Varna Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)planeATH - VAR
    7h 2m
    $206–401

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikitrainIc
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to RodopolistrainRe
    3. Drive from Rodopolis to Petrichcar
    4. Take the train from Petrich to Sofiatrain
    5. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Varnatrain
    22h 44m
    $96–144

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens Chiou to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus StopbusCitylines 42 / ...
    2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Varnatrain8631 / ...
    21h 31m
    $148–211

  4. Drive 1,184.9 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Albenacar1,184.9 km
    14h 4m
    $249–359

  5. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)planeATH - OTP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Albenashuttle
    8h 42m
    $306–551

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Veliko TarnovobusN983
    2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Varna Central Bus StationbusGlobal Biomet
    21h 38m
    $113–158

  7. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival TerminalbusUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Albenashuttle
    26h 15m
    $308–443

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Albena, Bulgaria?

Bulgaria Air, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Albena via Veliko Tarnovo, Varna, and Kranevo in around 21h 38m.

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