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

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Melnik by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Sandanskibus bus
    8h 50m
    $67–86

  2. Bus via Thessaloníki

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Melnikbus bus
    11h 54m
    $30–88

  3. Drive  601.1 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Melnikcar car 601.1 km
    7h 12m
    $126–183

  4. Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane ATH - SKG
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Sandanskibus bus
    7h 15m
    $92–155

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Neo Petritsitrain train Re
    9h 19m
    $55–81

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Sandanskibus bus N983
    13h 22m
    $61–99

  7. Fly to Sofia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ATH - SOF
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Melnikbus bus
    9h 38m
    $77–171

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

Calendar108Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 641.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Melnik via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station, Serres, and Blagoevgrad in around 11h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athens to Melnik via Thessaloniki and Neo Petritsi in around 9h 19m.

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