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How to get fromBulgaria to Athensby plane, bus, train, car or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Bulgaria to Athens by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Sofia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane SOF - ATH
    4h 38m
    €64–159

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki train stationbus bus N980
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    12h 29m
    €42–71

  3. Drive 752.5 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Athenscar car 752.5 km
    8h 52m
    €137–198

  4. Fly from Varna Airport

    1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane VAR - ATH
    7h 2m
    €166–333

  5. Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane OTP - ATH
    6h 1m
    €157–429

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Dupnitsatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Serresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Serres to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    13h 2m
    €50–77

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Athensbus bus
    13h 35m
    €68

Bulgaria to Athens by tram, bus, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration12h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bulgaria and Athens, Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Bulgaria Air fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Tourist Service Holding AD operates a bus from Sofia to Athens 3 times a week. Tickets cost €68 and the journey takes 13h 35m.

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