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How to get fromAthens to Burgasby plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Varna Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane ATH - VAR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Nesebarshuttle bus
    7h 45m
    $190–450

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens Chiou to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus Citylines 42 / ...
    2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Burgastrain train Ic
    18h 40m
    $63–84

  3. Drive  1,044.8 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Burgascar car 1,044.8 km
    11h 54m
    $220–317

  4. Fly to Istanbul, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane ATH - IST
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus bus
    11h 35m
    $108–248

  5. Bus, train via Stara Zagora

    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 80 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Burgastrain train Ic
    18h 41m
    $70–93

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Keşanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Keşan to Kırklarelibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kırklareli Bus Station to Burgas Bus Station Southbus bus
    20h 4m
    $112–155

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 813.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Burgas, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Athens to Dunav via Keşan, Keşan, Kırklareli, Kırklareli Bus Station, and Burgas Bus Station South in around 20h 4m.

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