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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Rakovski is to train and bus which costs $65 - $100 and takes 16h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Rakovski is to fly and drive which takes 7h 22m and costs $130 - $270.

How far is it from Athens to Rakovski?

The distance between Athens and Rakovski is 609 km. The road distance is 818.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Rakovski without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 31m and costs $65 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Athens to Rakovski, including transfers.

Can I drive from Athens to Rakovski?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Rakovski is 818 km. It takes approximately 11h 8m to drive from Athens to Rakovski.

Where can I stay near Rakovski?

There are 141+ hotels available in Rakovski.

Athens to Rakovski - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Rakovski by plane, car, train, bus, or ferry

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 Kavala International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kavala International Airport (KVA)plane ATH - KVA
2. Drive from Kavala International Airport (KVA) to Rakovskicar
7h 22m
$130–265
Train, bus via Blagoevgrad
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Serrestrain Re
3. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Sofiatrain
5. Take the train from Sofia to Belozemtrain
19h 14m
$64–95
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sofiabus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Belozemtrain
16h 31m
$65–100
Bus via Dráma
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Dramabus
2. Take the bus from Drama to Banskobus
3. Take the bus from Bansko to Plovdiv Southbus
17h 3m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Kavalaferry Bsf
2. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Banskobus
3. Take the bus from Bansko to Plovdiv Southbus
35h 50m
$207–436
Fly to Sofia Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ATH - SOF
2. Take the train from Iskar to Belozemtrain
9h 6m
$88–216
Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane ATH - AXD
2. Take the train from Alexandroupoli Port to Ormeniotrain
3. Take the train from Svilengrad to Cheshnegirovotrain
9h 58m
$109–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Popovitsabus
17h 42m
$115–121
Drive 818.1 km
1. Drive from Athens to Rakovskicar 818.1 km
11h 8m
$172–248

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kavala International Airport (KVA) flights

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1h 12mAverage Duration

$69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 608.7 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Rakovski via Drama, Bansko, Plovdiv, and Yasno pole in around 17h 3m.

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