There are 8 ways to get from Samokov to Greece by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Thessaloníki
best- Take the bus from Samokov to Dupnitsabus
- Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Serresbus
- Take the bus from Serres to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Athens Karaiskaki Squarebus
11h 35m€26–77Bus, train via Sérres
- Take the bus from Samokov to Dupnitsabus
- Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Serresbus
- Take the train from Serres to Thessalonikitrain Re
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
13h 14m€53–84Drive 728.4 km
- Drive from Samokov to Athenscar 728.4 km
8h 51m€136–196Bus, train, fly to Athens International Airport
- Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenetsbus
- Take the train from Kostenets to Iskarsko Shosetrain
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SOF - ATH
7h 23m€68–165Bus
- Take the bus from Samokov to Dupnitsabus
- Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Serresbus
- Take the bus from Serres to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
11h 47m€54–75Bus, train
- Take the bus from Samokov to Blagoevgradbus
- Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Thessaloniki, KTELbus
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
12h 40m€49–81Bus #2
- Take the bus from Samokov to Plovdivbus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Athens Karoloubus Citylines 79
18h 20m€59–81Bus, train, fly to Rhodes International Airport
- Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenetsbus
- Take the train from Kostenets to Iskarsko Shosetrain
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Rhodes International Airport (RHO)plane SOF - RHO
7h 19m€45–179
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Samokov to Greece is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 11h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Samokov to Greece is to bus and train and fly which takes 7h 19m and costs €40 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Samokov to Greece. However, there are services departing from Samokov and arriving at Athens Karaiskaki Square via Dupnitsa, Serres and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Samokov and Greece is 764 km. The road distance is 728.4 km.
The best way to get from Samokov to Greece without a car is to bus via Thessaloníki which takes 11h 35m and costs €26 - €80.
It takes approximately 11h 35m to get from Samokov to Greece, including transfers.
Samokov to Greece bus services, operated by Samokov Bus, depart from Samokov station.
Samokov to Greece bus services, operated by Samokov Bus, arrive at Dupnitsa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Samokov to Greece is 728 km. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Samokov to Greece.
There are 13174+ hotels available in Greece.
What companies run services between Samokov, Bulgaria and Greece?
You can take a bus from Samokov to Athens Karaiskaki Square via Dupnitsa, Serres, and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–150
Flights from Sofia Airport to Rhodes International Airport via Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–240
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Serres to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Bus from Samokov to Dupnitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
Bus from Samokov to Dupnitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
Bus from Samokov to Kostenets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
Bus from Samokov to Dupnitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
Bus from Samokov to Blagoevgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
Bus from Samokov to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
Bus from Samokov to Kostenets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
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