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

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Shipka 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 57m
    $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
    18h
    $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 56m
    $60–105

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 80 / ...
    17h 46m
    $70–95

  5. Drive 880.1 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Shipkacar car 880.1 km
    12h 24m
    $185–267

  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
    8h 22m
    $169–364

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 773.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Shipka, Oblast Stara Zagora, 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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