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

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Karlovo 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 Karlovotrain train
    5h 51m
    $102–202

  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
    3. Take the train from Sofia to Karlovotrain train Re / ...
    14h 47m
    $59–109

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 80 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Karlovo Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    14h 50m
    $61–81

  4. Drive 838.3 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Karlovocar car 838.3 km
    11h 48m
    $176–254

  5. Bus via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Plovdivbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Karlovobus bus
    16h 24m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens Chiou to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus Citylines 42 / ...
    2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Karlovotrain train Re / ...
    16h 25m
    $62–83

Athens to Karlovo by train and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration14h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 702.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Athens Karolou to Karlovo Bus Station via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop in around 14h 50m.

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