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How to get fromStara Zagora to Santorini Islandby bus, plane, car ferry, car, night train or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Stara Zagora to Santorini Island by bus, plane, car ferry, car, night train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Sofia Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Santorini (JTR)planeSOF - JTR
    7h 43m
    €94–253
  2. Night train to Bucharest Otopeni, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Stara Zagora to Bucharestnighttrain
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Santorini (JTR)planeOTP - JTR
    7h 46m
    €88–226
  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Piraeus Port Akti KondilibusCitylines 79
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    23h 12m
    €116–170
  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Stara Zagora to Port of Rafinacar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Rafina to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    16h 25m
    €247–322
  5. Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly

    1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Zheleznik Hotel to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Santorini (JTR)planeSKG - JTR
    12h 59m
    €107–221
  6. Bus, bus to Istanbul, fly

    1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
    2. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit Abus
    3. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR)planeIST - JTR
    9h 24m
    €100–303
  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Piraeus Port Akti KondilibusCitylines 79
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini PortferryBsf
    25h 37m
    €106–140

Stara Zagora to Santorini Island by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Stara Zagora, Bulgaria and Santorini Island, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Stara Zagora to Santorini Island. However, you can take the bus to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, then fly to Santorini (JTR). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Thira Santorini Port via Piraeus Port Akti Kondili and Port of Piraeus in around 23h 12m.

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