What is the cheapest way to get from Athens Station to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Athens Station to Sofia is to bus via Αφετηρια - Ρηγα Φεραιου which costs $50 - $75 and takes 13h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens Station to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Athens Station to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $70 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Athens Station and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens Station to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Παντειοσ and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Ακαδημιασ and Athens Karolou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.

How far is it from Athens Station to Sofia?

The distance between Athens Station and Sofia is 577 km. The road distance is 757.2 km.

How do I travel from Athens Station to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Athens Station to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 29m and costs $55 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Athens Station to Sofia?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Athens Station to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens Station to Sofia bus from?

Athens Station to Sofia bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Athens Karolou station.

Bus or fly from Athens Station to Sofia?

The best way to get from Athens Station to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $70 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via Αφετηρια - Ρηγα Φεραιου, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 13h 23m.

Where does the Athens Station to Sofia bus arrive?

Athens Station to Sofia bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Can I drive from Athens Station to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens Station to Sofia is 757 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Athens Station to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2273+ hotels available in Sofia.

Athens Station to Sofia - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens Station to Sofia by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ATH - SOF
5h 7m
$72–172
Bus via Αφετηρια - Ρηγα Φεραιου
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 80 / ...
13h 23m
$53–73
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sofiabus 983 / ...
12h 29m
$55–101
Drive 757.2 km
1. Drive from Athens Station to Sofiacar 757.2 km
8h 53m
$159–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
15h 7m
$93
Train, bus via Blagoevgrad
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Serrestrain Re
3. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Sofiatrain Ic / ...
15h 47m
$60–94

Athens Station to Sofia by foot, train, and bus

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Distance: 577.2 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Athens Station, Greece and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Bulgaria Air fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, Citylines operates a bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $50–70 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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