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

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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Rupite by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Strymonastrain train Re
    9h 22m
    $38–56
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Sandanski Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3670 / ...
    10h 40m
    $39–55
  3. Drive 604.3 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Rupitecar car 604.3 km
    6h 57m
    $127–183
  4. Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train, drive

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane ATH - SKG
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain train
    3. Drive from Rodopolis to Rupitecar car
    7h 8m
    $80–199
  5. Fly to Sofia Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ATH - SOF
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Dupnitsa to Rupitetrain train
    9h 19m
    $84–202

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

Calendar117Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Athens to Rupite via Thessaloniki and Strymonas in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Athens to Sandanski Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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