What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Sofia is to bus and train which costs $60 - $85 and takes 17h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Sofia is to fly and train which takes 6h 2m and costs $70 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Samokov via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station, Serres and Dupnitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Athens to Sofia?

The distance between Athens and Sofia is 631 km. The road distance is 732.6 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 11h 23m and costs $30 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Sofia?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Athens to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Sofia bus from?

Athens to Sofia bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Where does the Athens to Sofia bus arrive?

Athens to Sofia bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.

Can I drive from Athens to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Sofia is 733 km. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Athens to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 512+ hotels available in Sofia.

Athens to Sofia - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ATH - SOF
2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Kostenetstrain
6h 2m
$72–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serresbus
3. Take the bus from Serres to Dupnitsabus
4. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Samokovbus
11h 23m
$31–88
Train, bus via Sérres
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Serrestrain Re
3. Take the bus from Serres to Dupnitsabus
4. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Samokovbus
13h 18m
$63–92
Drive 732.6 km
1. Drive from Athens to Samokovcar 732.6 km
8h 41m
$154–222
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Blagoevgradbus
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Samokovbus
12h 44m
$57–88
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens Chiou to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Kostenetstrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Kostenets to Samokovbus
17h 40m
$61–84

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

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Distance: 631.5 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Samokov via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station, Serres, and Dupnitsa in around 11h 23m.

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