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How to get fromGreece to Sofiaby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ATH - SOF
    2h 16m
    $99–196

  2. Bus via Thessaloníki

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Sofia Serdikabus bus
    12h 53m
    $37–101

  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 / ...
    10h 52m
    $57–99

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 80 / ...
    11h 45m
    $93

  5. Drive 753.4 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Sofiacar car 753.4 km
    8h 48m
    $158–229

  6. 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 Sofiatrain train Ic / ...
    14h
    $62–92

Greece to Sofia by train and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Greece and Sofia, 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. Tourist Service Holding AD also services this route 3 times a week.

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