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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Vidin is to train and bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 17h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Vidin is to fly and train which takes 8h 37m and costs $100 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Vidin?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Vidin. However, there are services departing from Athens Karolou and arriving at Vidin via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

How far is it from Athens to Vidin?

The distance between Athens and Vidin is 1054 km. The road distance is 950.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Vidin without a car is to bus which takes 16h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 16h 45m to get from Athens to Vidin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Vidin bus from?

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

Where does the Athens to Vidin bus arrive?

Athens to Vidin bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Can I drive from Athens to Vidin?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Vidin is 950 km. It takes approximately 11h 34m to drive from Athens to Vidin.

Where can I stay near Vidin?

There are 58+ hotels available in Vidin.

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

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Vidinbus
16h 45m
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain
17h 7m
$54–97
Drive 950.4 km
1. Drive from Athens to Vidincar 950.4 km
11h 34m
$200–288
Fly to Sofia Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ATH - SOF
2. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain
10h 58m
$80–207
Bus via Athens
1. Take the bus from Athens to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Vidin bus stationbus 1950
18h 30m
$99–115
Train, bus via Blagoevgrad
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 Vidintrain
20h 19m
$58–88
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ATH - OTP
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Calafatbus
10h 47m
Fly to Craiova Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Craiova Airport (CRA)plane ATH - CRA
2. Take the train from Jiu Hm to Vidintrain
8h 37m
$104–323
Fly to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)plane ATH - BEG
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Zaječar, Autobuska Stanica Zaječar/Bulevar Dr Zorana Dindicabus
3. Drive from Zaječar, Autobuska Stanica Zaječar/Bulevar Dr Zorana Dindica to Vidincar
11h 14m
$112–275

Athens to Vidin by train and bus

7Weekly Services

17h 7mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,054 km
Duration: 16h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Athens Karolou to Vidin via Sofia Serdica Bus Station and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 16h 45m.

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