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There are 5 ways to get from Pleven to Athens by train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train to Sofia Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Pleven to Sofiatrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane SOF - ATH
    8h 5m
    €71–179

  2. Bus via Sofia

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pleven Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus bus Union Ivkoni
    2. Take the bus from Sofia to Athens Lagoumitzibus bus N983
    16h 26m
    €62–105

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pleven Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus bus Citylines 82
    14h 50m
    €68

  4. Drive 911.3 km

    1. Drive from Pleven to Athenscar car 911.3 km
    10h 52m
    €164–237

  5. Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Pleven to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane OTP - ATH
    8h 10m
    €221–409

Pleven to Athens by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration16h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€62Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pleven, Bulgaria and Athens, Greece?

Citylines operates a bus from Pleven Bus Station to Athens Karolou 6 times a week. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 14h 50m. Tourist Service Holding AD also services this route 3 times a week.

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