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How to get fromAthens to Bulgariaby plane, train, bus, car or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to Sofia Airport

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ATH - SOF
    4h 45m
    $77–202

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sofiabus bus 983 / ...
    10h 59m
    $50–77

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 80 / ...
    11h 45m
    $80

  4. Drive 762.3 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Sofiacar car 762.3 km
    8h 34m
    $160–231

  5. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane ATH - OTP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle bus
    6h 10m
    $181–481

  6. Fly to Varna Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane ATH - VAR
    5h 12m
    $191–401

  7. Train, bus via Централни Хали

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Sofia Serdikabus bus
    11h 9m
    $51–77

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Bulgaria?

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, and Sky Express fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Citylines operates a bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 11h 45m. Tourist Service Holding AD also services this route 3 times a week.

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