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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Shipka is to bus which costs $35 - $90 and takes 17h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Shipka is to fly and train which takes 9h 14m and costs $80 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Shipka?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Shipka. However, there are services departing from Athens Karolou and arriving at Shipka via Stara Zagora and Kazanlak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 46m.

How far is it from Athens to Shipka?

The distance between Athens and Shipka is 978 km. The road distance is 889 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Shipka without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 52m to get from Athens to Shipka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Shipka bus from?

Athens to Shipka bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Athens Karolou station.

Where does the Athens to Shipka bus arrive?

Athens to Shipka bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Stara Zagora Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Athens to Shipka?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Shipka is 889 km. It takes approximately 12h 10m to drive from Athens to Shipka.

Where can I stay near Shipka?

There are 19+ hotels available in Shipka.

Athens to Shipka - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and night train

There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Shipka by train, bus, car, plane, or night train

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sofiabus 983
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Shipkabus
14h 52m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus Citylines 80 / ...
17h 46m
$39–89
Drive 889 km
1. Drive from Athens to Shipkacar 889 km
12h 10m
$187–270
Fly to Sofia Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ATH - SOF
2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Kazanlaktrain
9h 14m
$83–212
Bus via Pleven
1. Take the bus from Athens to Plevenbus
2. Take the bus from Pleven to Shipkabus
19h 5m
$83–91
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, night train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ATH - OTP
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara Zagoranighttrain
11h 39m
$73–225

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

18Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 978.2 km
Duration: 14h 52m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Shipka, Oblast Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?

Citylines operates a bus from Athens Karolou to Stara Zagora Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 15h 30m.

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