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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Gabrovo is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 11h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Gabrovo is to fly and shuttle and bus which takes 10h and costs $190 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Gabrovo?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Gabrovo station. However, there are services departing from Athens Karolou and arriving at Gabrovo Bus Station via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.

How far is it from Athens to Gabrovo?

The distance between Athens and Gabrovo is 781 km. The road distance is 966 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Gabrovo without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Athens to Gabrovo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Gabrovo bus from?

Athens to Gabrovo bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Athens Karolou station.

Where does the Athens to Gabrovo bus arrive?

Athens to Gabrovo bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Can I drive from Athens to Gabrovo?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Gabrovo is 966 km. It takes approximately 11h 3m to drive from Athens to Gabrovo.

How do I get a bus ticket from Athens to Gabrovo?

Book your Athens to Gabrovo bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Gabrovo?

There are 16+ hotels available in Gabrovo.

Athens to Gabrovo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Gabrovo 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 Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ATH - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo Bus Stationbus
8h 46m
Fly to Varna Airport, shuttle, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane ATH - VAR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Veliko Tarnovoshuttle
3. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Gabrovobus
10h
$193–555
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sofiabus 983
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo Bus Stationbus
14h 52m
Drive 966 km
1. Drive from Athens to Gabrovocar 966 km
11h 3m
$203–293
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ATH - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Veliko Tarnovoshuttle
3. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Gabrovobus
10h 5m
$243–485
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
15h 45m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Chiou to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus Citylines 42 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Gabrovobus
17h 50m
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Plovdivbus
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Gabrovobus
17h 54m

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

18Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 780.6 km
Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Athens Karolou to Gabrovo Bus Station via Sofia Serdica Bus Station and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 15h 45m.

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