Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Pleven

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Pleven by plane, shuttle, bus, car, or train

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

  1. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle

    best
    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 Plevenshuttle bus
    8h 10m
    $251–481

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Pleven Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 83
    14h 15m
    $80

  3. Drive 925 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Plevencar car 925 km
    10h 30m
    $194–281

  4. Fly to Sofia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ATH - SOF
    2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Pleventrain train
    8h 53m
    $83–212

  5. Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane ATH - SKG
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Pleven Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 51m

  6. Bus via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Sofiabus bus N983
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Pleven Bus Stopbus bus Union Ivkoni
    16h 5m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

Citylines operates a bus from Athens Karolou to Pleven Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 14h 15m. Tourist Service Holding AD also services this route 3 times a week.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Bulgaria

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Athens

Trips to Pleven

Popular routes