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How to get fromAthens to Veliko Tŭrnovoby plane, night train, bus, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, night train

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane ATH - OTP
    2. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Veliko Tŭrnovonighttrain night train
    6h 1m
    $83–189

  2. Bus via Stara Zagora

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 80 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Veliko Tarnovobus bus
    18h 10m
    $72–103

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Veliko Tarnovobus bus N983
    16h
    $100–170

  4. Drive 973.2 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Veliko Tŭrnovocar car 973.2 km
    11h 26m
    $205–295

  5. 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 Veliko Tarnovobus bus
    6h 42m
    $118–240

  6. 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 Veliko Tarnovoshuttle bus
    5h 52m
    $184–547

Athens to Veliko Tŭrnovo by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,034.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria?

FlixBus operates a bus from Athens to Veliko Tarnovo once a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 16h.

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