There are 7 ways to get from Burgas to Athens by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Burgas to Plovdivtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Athens Karoloubus Citylines 39
19h 26m€54–76Drive 1,043.9 km
- Drive from Burgas to Athenscar 1,043.9 km
11h 53m€196–282Fly from Burgas Airport
- Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BOJ - ATH
14h 4m€120–230Bus via Keşan
- Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Kırklareli Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kırklareli to Keşanbus
- Take the bus from Keşan to Athensbus
20h 39m€95–145Bus
- Take the bus from Burgas to Yambolbus
- Take the bus from Yambol Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus Citylines 79
21h 35m€69–95Shuttle to Varna Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Burgas to Varna Airport
- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane VAR - ATH
8h 45m€169–412Bus to Istanbul, fly
- Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane IST - ATH
10h 49m€97–232
Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burgas to Athens is to train and bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 19h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Burgas to Athens is to shuttle and fly which takes 8h 45m and costs €160 - €420.
No, there is no direct bus from Burgas station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Burgas Bus Station South and arriving at Athens via Kırklareli and Keşan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 39m.
The distance between Burgas and Athens is 1191 km. The road distance is 1043.9 km.
The best way to get from Burgas to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 26m and costs €50 - €80.
It takes approximately 19h 26m to get from Burgas to Athens, including transfers.
Burgas to Athens bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Burgas Bus Station South.
The best way to get from Burgas to Athens is to fly which takes 14h 4m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Keşan, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 20h 39m.
Burgas to Athens bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Kırklareli Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burgas to Athens is 1044 km. It takes approximately 11h 53m to drive from Burgas to Athens.
What companies run services between Burgas, Bulgaria and Athens, Greece?
Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Athens via Kırklareli Bus Station, Kırklareli, Keşan, and Keşan in around 20h 39m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Burgas Airport to Athens International Airport via Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €170–220
Flights from Burgas Airport to Athens International Airport via Krakow
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €170–220
Flights from Varna Airport to Athens International Airport via Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190–240
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–270
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport via Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–190
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport via Santorini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–190
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport via Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–290
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Burgas to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €4–6
- 1st Class
- €4–7
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Athens Karolou
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–70
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Yambol Bus Station to Athens Karolou
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–90
- Website
- Citylines
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