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How to get fromAthens to Central Bus Station Sofiaby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ATH - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Sofiatrain train
    2h 46m
    $101–199

  2. Bus via Thessaloníki

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Sofia Serdikabus bus
    11h 37m
    $35–98

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sofiabus bus 983 / ...
    10h 52m
    $57–105

  4. Drive 754.6 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Central Bus Station Sofiacar car 754.6 km
    8h 49m
    $159–229

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 80 / ...
    11h 45m
    $50–140

  6. Train, bus via Blagoevgrad

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Serrestrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Sofiatrain train Ic / ...
    14h 4m
    $62–93

Athens to Central Bus Station Sofia by train and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 576.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Central Bus Station Sofia via Thessaloniki, KTEL and Sofia Serdika in around 11h 37m.

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