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

The cheapest way to get from Balchik to Athens is to bus via Ruse which costs €80 - €90 and takes 22h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balchik to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs €170 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Balchik and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Balchik to Athens. However, there are services departing from Balchik kv. Levski and arriving at Athens via Varna and Ruse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 59m.

How far is it from Balchik to Athens?

The distance between Balchik and Athens is 760 km. The road distance is 1195 km.

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

The best way to get from Balchik to Athens without a car is to bus via Ruse which takes 22h 59m and costs €80 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Balchik to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balchik to Athens bus from?

Balchik to Athens bus services, operated by Autogaravn, depart from Balchik kv. Levski station.

Bus or fly from Balchik to Athens?

The best way to get from Balchik to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs €170 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus via Ruse, which costs €80 - €90 and takes 22h 59m.

Where does the Balchik to Athens bus arrive?

Balchik to Athens bus services, operated by Autogaravn, arrive at Varna station.

Can I drive from Balchik to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Balchik to Athens is 1195 km. It takes approximately 14h 15m to drive from Balchik to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12252+ hotels available in Athens.

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

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

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

Fly from Varna Airport
best
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane VAR - ATH
7h 41m
€174–358
Bus via Bucharest
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Balchik Bus Station to București, Autogara Militaribus 984
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Athensbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 7
27h 5m
€70–105
Bus via Ruse
1. Take the bus from Balchik kv. Levski to Varnabus
2. Take the bus from Varna to Rusebus
3. Take the bus from Ruse to Athensbus
22h 59m
€81–86
Shuttle, train, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Balchik to Varnashuttle
2. Take the train from Varna to Sofia Severtrain
3. Take the train from Sofia to Petrichtrain
4. Drive from Petrich to Rodopoliscar
5. Take the train from Rodopolis to Thessalonikitrain Re
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
23h 41m
€130–194
Drive 1,195 km
1. Drive from Balchik to Athenscar 1,195 km
14h 15m
€216–311
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Balchik to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane OTP - ATH
8h 31m
€245–455
Shuttle, shuttle to Burgas Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Balchik to Varnashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Sunny Beachshuttle
3. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BOJ - ATH
13h 24m
€241–544
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Balchik kv. Levski to Varnabus
2. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Shumen Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Shumen to Pleventrain
4. Take the bus from Pleven to Athensbus
23h 3m
€82–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Balchik kv. Levski to Varnabus
2. Take the bus from Varna to Yambolbus
3. Take the bus from Yambol Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus
26h 27m
€78–104

Balchik to Athens by bus

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26h 27mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Balchik to Athens.

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Distance: 759.9 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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

Bulgaria Air, Aegean Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balchik kv. Levski to Athens via Varna and Ruse in around 22h 59m.

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