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How to get fromAthens to Plovdivby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Plovdiv by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ATH - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    5h 8m
    $102–203

  2. Bus via Thessaloníki

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Plovdivbus bus
    14h 4m
    $45–118

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Chiou to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus Citylines 42 / ...
    14h
    $60–85

  4. Drive 783.4 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Plovdivcar car 783.4 km
    11h 3m
    $165–238

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 710.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

Citylines operates a bus from Athens Chiou to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 14h.

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