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

The cheapest way to get from Balchik to Athens is to bus via Yambol which costs €75 - €110 and takes 26h 27m.

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 €180 - €350.

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 Lagoumitzi via Varna Central Bus Station and Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 44m.

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 which takes 21h 44m and costs €85 - €130.

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 €180 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 21h 44m.

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 9m to drive from Balchik to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12318+ hotels available in Athens.

Balchik to Athens - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, shuttle, and car

There are 7 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)VAR - ATH
7h 41m
€184–348
Bus via Yambol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Balchik kv. Levski to Varna
2. Take the bus from Varna to Yambol
3. Take the bus from Yambol Bus Station to Athens Karolou
26h 27m
€78–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Balchik kv. Levski to Varna
2. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovo
3. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Athens Lagoumitzi
21h 44m
€88–129
Shuttle, train, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Balchik to Varna
2. Take the train from Varna to Sofia Sever
3. Take the train from Sofia to Petrich
4. Drive from Petrich to Rodopolis
5. Take the train from Rodopolis to ThessalonikiRe
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
23h 41m
€130–194
Drive 1,195 km
1. Drive from Balchik to Athens1,195 km
14h 9m
€213–307
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Balchik to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)OTP - ATH
8h 31m
€277–469
Bus via Keşan
1. Take the bus from Balchik kv. Levski to Varna
2. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Kırklareli Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Kırklareli to Keşan
4. Take the bus from Keşan to Athens
24h 23m

Balchik to Athens by bus

3Weekly Buses

21h 44mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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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 five other airlines fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balchik kv. Levski to Athens Lagoumitzi via Varna Central Bus Station and Veliko Tarnovo in around 21h 44m.

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