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

The cheapest way to get from Gabrovo to Athens is to bus and train which costs €50 - €100 and takes 14h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gabrovo to Athens is to bus and fly which takes 8h 18m and costs €70 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Gabrovo and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Gabrovo to Athens. However, there are services departing from Gabrovo and arriving at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Plovdiv and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

How far is it from Gabrovo to Athens?

The distance between Gabrovo and Athens is 784 km. The road distance is 953 km.

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

The best way to get from Gabrovo to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 49m and costs €50 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Gabrovo to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gabrovo to Athens bus from?

Gabrovo to Athens bus services, operated by OPT Gabrovo, depart from Gabrovo station.

Where does the Gabrovo to Athens bus arrive?

Gabrovo to Athens bus services, operated by OPT Gabrovo, arrive at Plovdiv station.

Can I drive from Gabrovo to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Gabrovo to Athens is 953 km. It takes approximately 11h 25m to drive from Gabrovo to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12958+ hotels available in Athens.

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

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

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

Bus to Sofia Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Gabrovo Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SOF - ATH
8h 18m
€75–173
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gabrovo Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki train stationbus 983
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
14h 49m
€55–97
Drive 953 km
1. Drive from Gabrovo to Athenscar 953 km
11h 25m
€172–249
Bus, shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
1. Take the bus from Gabrovo to Veliko Tarnovobus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane OTP - ATH
9h 35m
€211–402
Bus, shuttle to Varna Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Gabrovo to Veliko Tarnovobus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Varna Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane VAR - ATH
9h 25m
€166–472
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Gabrovo to Plovdivbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki, Monastirioubus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
17h 55m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gabrovo to Plovdivbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Athens Karoloubus Citylines 79
18h 30m

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

18Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 783.7 km
Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Gabrovo to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Plovdiv, Thessaloniki, Monastiriou, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 17h 55m.

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