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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Gabrovo is to bus via Sofia which costs $60 - $85 and takes 15h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Gabrovo is to fly and night train which takes 11h 1m and costs $55 - $170.

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 974 km. The road distance is 957.1 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 $65 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 14h 52m 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 957 km. It takes approximately 11h 17m to drive from Athens to Gabrovo.

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

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Where can I stay near Gabrovo?

There are 300+ hotels available in Gabrovo.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Gabrovo by train, bus, car, plane, or night train

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

Train, bus
best
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
$66–114
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, night train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ATH - OTP
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Veliko Tŭrnovonighttrain
11h 1m
$56–165
Drive 957.1 km
1. Drive from Athens to Gabrovocar 957.1 km
11h 17m
$201–290
Fly to Sofia Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ATH - SOF
2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Kazanlaktrain
3. Take the bus from Kazanlak to Gabrovobus
10h 13m
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
$62–84
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
Fly to Varna Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane ATH - VAR
2. Take the train from Varna to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain
3. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Tsareva Livadatrain
11h 46m
$146–349

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

18Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 974 km
Duration: 14h 52m

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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