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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Petrich is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Petrich is to drive which takes 6h 48m and costs $120 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Petrich?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Petrich station. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Petrich Bus Station via Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop and Sandanski Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Athens to Petrich?

The distance between Athens and Petrich is 636 km. The road distance is 605.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Petrich without a car is to bus via Thessaloníki which takes 11h 10m and costs $55 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Athens to Petrich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Petrich bus from?

Athens to Petrich bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Where does the Athens to Petrich bus arrive?

Athens to Petrich bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.

Can I drive from Athens to Petrich?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Petrich is 605 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Athens to Petrich.

Where can I stay near Petrich?

There are 338+ hotels available in Petrich.

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

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

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

Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain Re
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Petrichcar
8h 36m
$43–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens to Sandanski Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3670 / ...
11h 55m
$34–49
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sandanski Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3670 / ...
11h 10m
$58–77
Drive 605.2 km
1. Drive from Athens to Petrichcar 605.2 km
6h 48m
$127–184
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train, drive
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ATH - SKG
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Petrichcar
6h 59m
$80–189
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sandanski Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3670 / ...
10h 37m
$35–64
Fly to Sofia Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ATH - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Dupnitsa to Petrichtrain
9h 29m
$84–202

Athens to Petrich by bus

16Weekly Buses

11h 10mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 636.2 km
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Petrich, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Petrich Bus Station via Thessaloniki Monastiriou, Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop, and Sandanski Bus Station in around 11h 10m.

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