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How to get fromPatras to Bulgariaby bus, car, train, plane or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Patras to Bulgaria by bus, car, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Pátra to SofiabusUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3695
    12h 5m
    $35–50
  2. Drive 741.5 km

    1. Drive from Patras to Sofiacar741.5 km
    7h 59m
    $156–225
  3. Bus, train, fly to Sofia Airport

    1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
    2. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain
    3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)planeATH - SOF
    8h 59m
    $85–202
  4. Bus via Aígio

    1. Take the bus from Aigio Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus StopbusUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3695
    16h 46m
    $45–67
  5. Bus, train, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
    2. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain
    3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)planeATH - OTP
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
    10h 20m
    $189–501

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Bulgaria?

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Pátra to Sofia once a week. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 12h 5m.

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