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

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

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Train, bus • 18 h 17 min

Take the train from Vladimir Pavlov to Stara Zagora 8626
Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Athens

$82

Cheapest option

Bus KTEL Rodopis • 20 h

Take the bus from Burgas South to Komotini
Take the bus from Komotini to Athens

$137 - $142

Drive • 11 h 16 min

Drive from Burgas to Athens 674.1 miles

$160 - $240

Bus to Varna, fly • 8 h 33 min

Take the bus from Burgas South to Varna
Fly from Varna (VAR) to Athens (ATH) VAR - ATH

$116 - $304

Bus to Istanbul Ataturk, fly • 9 h 57 min

Take the bus from Burgas South to Istanbul
Fly from Istanbul Ataturk (IST) to Athens (ATH) IST - ATH

$73 - $215

Bus, bus to Alexandroupolis, fly • 10 h 24 min

Take the bus from Burgas to Svilengrad
Take the bus from Svilengrad to Komotini
Take the bus from Komotini to Alexandroupoli
Fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Athens (ATH) AXD - ATH

$73 - $174

Bus, bus to Kavala, fly • 10 h 11 min

Take the bus from Burgas to Svilengrad
Take the bus from Svilengrad to Xanthi
Fly from Kavala (KVA) to Athens (ATH) KVA - ATH

$124 - $326

Bus, bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly • 12 h 5 min

Take the bus from Burgas West to Shumen
Take the bus from Shumen to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens (ATH) OTP - ATH

$75 - $190

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

The cheapest way to get from Burgas to Athens is to bus which costs $60 and takes 20 h 30 min.

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

The quickest way to get from Burgas to Athens is to bus and fly which costs $110 - $310 and takes 8 h 33 min.

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Is there a direct bus between Burgas and Athens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Burgas and arriving at Athens. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 h 30 min.

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How far is it from Burgas to Athens?

The distance between Burgas and Athens is 595 km. The road distance is 1078.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Burgas to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 18 h 17 min and costs $81 - $83.

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

It takes approximately 18 h 17 min to get from Burgas to Athens, including transfers.

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Where do I catch the Burgas to Athens bus from?

Burgas to Athens bus services, operated by Burgas Bus, depart from Burgas South station.

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How long is the flight from Burgas to Athens?

There is no direct flight from Varna Airport to Athens Airport. The quickest flight takes 3 h 20 min and has one stopover.

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Where does the Burgas to Athens bus arrive?

Burgas to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Rodopis, arrive at Athens station.

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Can I drive from Burgas to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Burgas to Athens is 1079 km. It takes approximately 11 h 16 min to drive from Burgas to Athens.

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Distance: 372.2 miles
Duration: 18 h 17 min

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

You can take a bus from Burgas to Athens via Komotini in around 20 h.

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website: aegeanair.com

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Athens

Ave. Duration: 1 h 37 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $70 - $290

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Athens via Thessaloniki

Ave. Duration: 3 h 32 min
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: $90 - $310

Flights from Alexandroupolis to Athens

Ave. Duration: 1 h 5 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $65 - $210

Flights from Kavala to Athens

Ave. Duration: 1 h
When: Every day
Estimated price: $80 - $390

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Athens

Ave. Duration: 1 h 33 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $55 - $280

Turkish Airlines

Website: p.turkishairlines.com

Flights from Varna to Athens via Istanbul Ataturk

Ave. Duration: 4 h 10 min
When: Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price: $140 - $750

Flights from Varna to Athens via Constanta, Istanbul Ataturk

Ave. Duration: 5 h 35 min
When: Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price: $140 - $750

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Athens

Ave. Duration: 1 h 37 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $70 - $290

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Athens via Istanbul Ataturk

Ave. Duration: 3 h 55 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $140 - $700

Olympic Air

Website: olympicair.com

Flights from Alexandroupolis to Athens

Ave. Duration: 1 h 5 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $65 - $210

Flights from Kavala to Athens

Ave. Duration: 1 h
When: Every day
Estimated price: $80 - $390

Bulgaria Air

Website: air.bg

Flights from Varna to Athens via Sofia

Ave. Duration: 4 h
When: Every day
Estimated price: $75 - $430

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Athens via Sofia

Ave. Duration: 3 h 55 min
When: Monday and Tuesday
Estimated price: $45 - $260

Tarom

Website: tarom.ro

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Athens

Ave. Duration: 1 h 33 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $55 - $280

Sky Express

Website: skyexpress.gr

Flights from Alexandroupolis to Athens

Ave. Duration: 1 h 5 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110 - $440

Swiss

Website: swiss.com

Flights from Varna to Athens via Zurich

Ave. Duration: 6 h 5 min
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $90 - $900

Cobaltair

Website: cobalt.aero

Flights from Varna to Athens via Larnaca

Ave. Duration: 6 h
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $50 - $210

easyJet

Website: easyjet.com

Flights from Varna to Athens via Berlin Tegel

Ave. Duration: 6 h 15 min
When: Monday and Friday
Estimated price: $100 - $600

Ryanair

Website: ryanair.com

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Athens

Ave. Duration: 1 h 45 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $35 - $220

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone: 0700 10 200
Website: bdz.bg

Train from Vladimir Pavlov to Stara Zagora

Ave. Duration: 2 h 18 min
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $5 - $7
Website: bdz.bg

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Bus operators

Tourist Service Holding AD

Phone: 02 981 13 33
Email: outgoing@tourist-service.com
Website: tourist-service.com

Bus from Stara Zagora to Athens

Ave. Duration: 14 h 50 min
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: $76
Schedules at: tourist-service.com

Burgas Bus

Phone: +359 (0) 885754058
Email: bourgasbus@abv.bg
Website: burgasbus.info

Bus from Burgas South to Komotini

Ave. Duration: 11 h
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $45 - $55
Schedules at: burgasbus.info

Bus from Burgas South to Varna

Ave. Duration: 2 h
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $8 - $10
Schedules at: burgasbus.info

Bus from Burgas South to Istanbul

Ave. Duration: 5 h
Frequency: 5 times a day
Estimated price: $21 - $24
Schedules at: burgasbus.info

Bus from Burgas West to Shumen

Ave. Duration: 2 h 10 min
Frequency: 4 times a day
Estimated price: $10 - $12
Schedules at: burgasbus.info

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KTEL Rodopis

Phone: 25310 22912
Email: info@ktelrodopis.gr
Website: ktelrodopis.gr

Bus from Komotini to Athens

Ave. Duration: 8 h
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: $88
Schedules at: ktelrodopis.gr

Bus from Svilengrad to Komotini

Ave. Duration: 1 h 44 min
Frequency: Once daily
Schedules at: ktelrodopis.gr

Arda Tur

Phone: 0700 20 544
Website: ardatur.bg

Bus from Burgas to Athens

Ave. Duration: 20 h 30 min
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $60
Schedules at: ardatur.bg

Ilias Travel

Phone: +359 2831 9192
Email: office@iliastravel.com
Website: iliastravel.com

Bus from Burgas to Athens

Ave. Duration: 21 h 25 min
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $95 - $105
Schedules at: iliastravel.com

Svilengrad24

Website: svilengrad24.info

Bus from Burgas to Svilengrad

Ave. Duration: 3 h
Frequency: Twice a week
Schedules at: svilengrad24.info

KTEL Evrou

Phone: 25510-26479
Website: ktelevrou.gr

Bus from Komotini to Alexandroupoli

Ave. Duration: 50 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $5 - $8
Schedules at: ktelevrou.gr

KTEL

Website: ktelbus.com

Bus from Komotini to Alexandroupoli

Ave. Duration: 1 h 10 min
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: $5 - $9
Schedules at: ktelrodopis.gr

KTEL Xanthis

Phone: 25410 27200
Email: info@ktelxanthis.gr
Website: ktelxanthis.gr

Bus from Svilengrad to Xanthi

Ave. Duration: 2 h 38 min
Frequency: Once daily
Schedules at: ktelxanthis.gr

PEGASUS GROUP Ltd.

Phone: +359 (0) 877 34 47 47
Email: pegasus@pegasusbg.com
Website: pegasusbg.com

Bus from Shumen to Bucharest Otopeni Airport

Ave. Duration: 4 h 15 min
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: $29
Schedules at: pegasusbg.com

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

Recommended option

Train, bus • 18 h 17 min

Cheapest option

Bus Arda Tur • 20 h 30 min

7 alternative options

Bus KTEL Rodopis • 20 h

Drive • 11 h 16 min

Bus to Varna, fly • 8 h 33 min

Bus to Istanbul Ataturk, fly • 9 h 57 min

Bus, bus to Alexandroupolis, fly • 10 h 24 min

Bus, bus to Kavala, fly • 10 h 11 min

Bus, bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly • 12 h 5 min

Questions & Answers

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

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Athens

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Athens via Thessaloniki

Flights from Alexandroupolis to Athens

Flights from Kavala to Athens

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Athens

Flights from Varna to Athens via Istanbul Ataturk

Flights from Varna to Athens via Constanta, Istanbul Ataturk

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Athens

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Athens via Istanbul Ataturk

Flights from Alexandroupolis to Athens

Flights from Kavala to Athens

Flights from Varna to Athens via Sofia

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Athens via Sofia

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Athens

Flights from Alexandroupolis to Athens

Flights from Varna to Athens via Zurich

Flights from Varna to Athens via Larnaca

Flights from Varna to Athens via Berlin Tegel

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Athens

Train from Vladimir Pavlov to Stara Zagora

Bus from Stara Zagora to Athens

Bus from Burgas South to Komotini

Bus from Burgas South to Varna

Bus from Burgas South to Istanbul

Bus from Burgas West to Shumen

Bus from Komotini to Athens

Bus from Svilengrad to Komotini

Bus from Burgas to Athens

Bus from Burgas to Athens

Bus from Burgas to Svilengrad

Bus from Komotini to Alexandroupoli

Bus from Komotini to Alexandroupoli

Bus from Svilengrad to Xanthi

Bus from Shumen to Bucharest Otopeni Airport

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