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

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There are 8 ways to get from Greece to Veliko Tŭrnovo by plane, night train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Athens International Airport 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. Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Bucharest Otopeni, night train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane HER - OTP
    2. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Veliko Tŭrnovonighttrain night train
    8h 9m
    $55–224

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Lagoumitzi to Veliko Tarnovobus bus N983
    17h 22m
    $101–181

  4. Drive 973.2 km

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

  5. Fly Athens International Airport 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 Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Bucharest Otopeni, night train

    1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane SKG - OTP
    2. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Veliko Tŭrnovonighttrain night train
    8h 1m
    $56–184

  7. Bus via Παιδικη Χαρα

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Veliko Tarnovobus bus N983
    17h 26m
    $101–171

  8. Bus via Stara Zagora

    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

Greece to Veliko Tŭrnovo by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration17h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,034.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Athens Lagoumitzi to Veliko Tarnovo 4 times a week. Tickets cost $100–180 and the journey takes 16h.

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