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

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

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  1. Fly to Sofia Airport, 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 Kazanlaktrain train
    6h
    $103–203

  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 Plovdivbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Kazanlakbus bus
    17h 4m
    $49–124

  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
    3. Take the train from Sofia to Kazanlaktrain train Ic
    15h
    $60–110

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 80 / ...
    16h 50m
    $70–95

  5. Drive 925.7 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Kazanlakcar car 925.7 km
    11h 12m
    $195–281

  6. Fly to Varna Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane ATH - VAR
    2. Take the train from Varna to Kazanlaktrain train
    7h 25m
    $164–364

Athens to Kazanlak by train and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 757.8 km
  • Duration: 6h

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

Citylines operates a bus from Athens Karolou to Stara Zagora Central Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 15h 30m.

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