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How to get fromAthens to Sozopolby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to Burgas Airport

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane plane ATH - BOJ
    8h 34m
    $145–269

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens Chiou to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus Citylines 42 / ...
    2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Burgastrain train Ic
    19h 36m
    $67–89

  3. Drive  1,078.1 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Sozopolcar car 1,078.1 km
    12h 25m
    $227–327

  4. Fly to Varna Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane ATH - VAR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Sozopolshuttle bus
    8h 15m
    $190–490

  5. Bus via Keşan

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Keşanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Keşan to Kırklarelibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kırklareli Bus Station to Burgas Bus Station Southbus bus
    20h 39m
    $114–157

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Sliven Central Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 80
    2. Take the bus from Sliven Central Bus Station to Sozopol Republikanskabus bus Union Ivkoni
    20h 55m
    $78–105

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Burgas Airport (BOJ) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 688.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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

Bulgaria Air, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Burgas Airport (BOJ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Sozopol via Keşan, Keşan, Kırklareli, Kırklareli Bus Station, Burgas Bus Station South, and Burgas South in around 20h 39m.

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