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

The cheapest way to get from Greece to Smolyan is to train and drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 13h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greece to Smolyan is to fly and drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $100 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Greece and Smolyan?

No, there is no direct bus from Greece to Smolyan. However, there are services departing from Athens Chiou and arriving at Smolyan via Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

How far is it from Greece to Smolyan?

The distance between Greece and Smolyan is 498 km. The road distance is 729.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Greece to Smolyan without a car is to bus which takes 18h and costs $35 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Greece to Smolyan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greece to Smolyan bus from?

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

Where does the Greece to Smolyan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greece to Smolyan?

Yes, the driving distance between Greece to Smolyan is 730 km. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Greece to Smolyan.

Where can I stay near Smolyan?

There are 573+ hotels available in Smolyan.

Greece to Smolyan - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Greece to Smolyan by plane, car, train, or bus

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

Fly to Kavala International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kavala International Airport (KVA)plane ATH - KVA
2. Drive from Kavala International Airport (KVA) to Smolyancar
5h 11m
$102–321
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens Chiou to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus Citylines 42 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus
18h
$39–87
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Dramatrain Re
3. Drive from Drama to Smolyancar
13h 41m
$61–89
Drive 729.6 km
1. Drive from Athens to Smolyancar 729.6 km
10h 1m
$153–221
Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, bus, drive
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane ATH - AXD
2. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Xanthibus
3. Drive from Xanthi to Smolyancar
7h
$97–222
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Plovdivbus
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus
19h 23m
$56–131

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kavala International Airport (KVA) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 12mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 498 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Greece and Smolyan, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Athens Chiou to Smolyan via Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop and Plovdiv in around 18h.

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