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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Pátra to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 5m
    $30–50

  2. Drive  741.5 km

    1. Drive from Patras to Sofiacar car 741.5 km
    8h 1m
    $156–225

  3. Bus, train, fly to Sofia Airport

    1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus bus
    2. Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain train
    3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ATH - SOF
    8h
    $87–206

  4. Bus via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 42 / ...
    12h 12m
    $69–94

  5. Bus, train, fly to Bucharest Otopeni

    1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus bus
    2. Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain train
    3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane ATH - OTP
    4. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus bus
    10h 29m
    $84–201

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 748.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 5m

What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Bulgaria?

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Pátra to Sofia Central Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 12h 5m.

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