What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Balchik?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Balchik is to bus via Stara Zagora which costs $80 - $130 and takes 23h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Balchik?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Balchik is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $210 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Balchik?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Balchik. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Balchik kv. Levski via Veliko Tarnovo and Varna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 43m.

How far is it from Athens to Balchik?

The distance between Athens and Balchik is 754 km. The road distance is 1194.6 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Balchik without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Balchik without a car is to bus which takes 21h 43m and costs $100 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Balchik?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Athens to Balchik, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Balchik bus from?

Athens to Balchik bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Balchik?

The best way to get from Athens to Balchik is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $210 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 21h 43m.

Where does the Athens to Balchik bus arrive?

Athens to Balchik bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Veliko Tarnovo station.

Can I drive from Athens to Balchik?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Balchik is 1195 km. It takes approximately 14h 10m to drive from Athens to Balchik.

Where can I stay near Balchik?

There are 652+ hotels available in Balchik.

Athens to Balchik - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Varna Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)ATH - VAR
7h 2m
$211–411
Bus via Stara Zagora
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Stara Zagora Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Varna
3. Take the bus from Varna to Balchik kv. Levski
23h 37m
$80–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Veliko Tarnovo
2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Varna Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Varna to Balchik kv. Levski
21h 43m
$107–147
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to RodopolisRe
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Petrich
4. Take the train from Petrich to Sofia
5. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Varna
23h 16m
$151–224
Drive 1,194.6 km
1. Drive from Athens to Balchik1,194.6 km
14h 10m
$251–362
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)ATH - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Balchik
8h 42m
$326–561
Bus via Keşan
1. Take the bus from Athens to Keşan
2. Take the bus from Keşan to Kırklareli
3. Take the bus from Kırklareli Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Varna to Balchik kv. Levski
21h 49m

Athens to Balchik by bus

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21h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 754.1 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

Bulgaria Air, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Balchik kv. Levski via Veliko Tarnovo and Varna in around 21h 43m.

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