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How to get fromAthens to Sofia Airport (SOF)by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Sofia Airport (SOF) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ATH - SOF
    1h 42m
    $99–196

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 80 / ...
    12h 37m
    $50–75

  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 / ...
    11h 33m
    $59–108

  4. Train, bus via Хотел Плиска

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Sofia Serdikabus bus
    11h 53m
    $63–95

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Athens to Sofia-SOFrideshare rideshare 761.5 km
    8h 57m

  6. Drive 761.5 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Sofia Airport (SOF)car car 761.5 km
    8h 57m
    $160–231

  7. Bus via Athens

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 27m
    $93

  8. 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 Zaharna Fabrikatrain train Ic / ...
    14h 42m
    $63–94

Athens to Sofia Airport (SOF) by train, bus, and subway

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 562.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria?

Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, and Bulgaria Air fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, Citylines operates a bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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