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

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

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  1. Fly to Sofia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ATH - SOF
    4h 45m
    $71–181

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sofiabus bus 983 / ...
    10h 59m
    $56–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 80 / ...
    11h 45m
    $90

  4. Drive  753.4 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Sofiacar car 753.4 km
    8h 48m
    $158–229

  5. Fly to Varna Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane ATH - VAR
    6h 52m
    $190–400

  6. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane ATH - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 32m
    $74–187

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 578.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Bulgaria?

Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, and Bulgaria Air fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. 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. Tourist Service Holding AD also services this route 3 times a week.

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