What is the cheapest way to get from Greece to Plovdiv?

The cheapest way to get from Greece to Plovdiv is to bus which costs $60 - $85 and takes 14h.

What is the fastest way to get from Greece to Plovdiv?

The fastest way to get from Greece to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which takes 6h 57m and costs $85 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Greece and Plovdiv?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athens Chiou and arriving at Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 14h.

How far is it from Greece to Plovdiv?

The distance between Greece and Plovdiv is 708 km. The road distance is 792.3 km.

How do I travel from Greece to Plovdiv without a car?

The best way to get from Greece to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 14h and costs $60 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Greece to Plovdiv?

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Greece to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greece to Plovdiv bus from?

Greece to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Athens Chiou station.

Where does the Greece to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Greece to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop.

Can I drive from Greece to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Greece to Plovdiv is 792 km. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from Greece to Plovdiv.

How do I get a bus ticket from Greece to Plovdiv?

Book your Greece to Plovdiv bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 797+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Greece to Plovdiv - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Greece to Plovdiv by plane, bus, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ATH - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
6h 57m
$88–209
Bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Plovdivbus
15h 23m
$46–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Chiou to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus Citylines 42 / ...
14h
$60–85
Drive 792.3 km
1. Drive from Athens to Plovdivcar 792.3 km
10h 49m
$167–240

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

16Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 708.2 km
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Greece and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

Citylines operates a bus from Athens Chiou to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 14h.

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