What is the cheapest way to get from Ioánnina to Bulgaria?

The cheapest way to get from Ioánnina to Bulgaria is to bus which costs $45 - $65 and takes 9h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ioánnina to Bulgaria?

The fastest way to get from Ioánnina to Bulgaria is to drive which takes 6h and costs $110 - $170.

Is there a direct bus between Ioánnina and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Ioánnina to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from Ioannina and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Ioánnina to Bulgaria?

The distance between Ioánnina and Bulgaria is 541 km. The road distance is 541.4 km.

How do I travel from Ioánnina to Bulgaria without a car?

The best way to get from Ioánnina to Bulgaria without a car is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs $45 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Ioánnina to Bulgaria?

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Ioánnina to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ioánnina to Bulgaria bus from?

Ioánnina to Bulgaria bus services, operated by KTEL Ioanninon, depart from Ioannina station.

Bus or fly from Ioánnina to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Ioánnina to Bulgaria is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $320 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Ioánnina to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Ioánnina to Bulgaria bus services, operated by KTEL Ioanninon, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ioánnina to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Ioánnina to Bulgaria is 541 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Ioánnina to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2308+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Ioánnina to Bulgaria - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ioánnina to Bulgaria by bus, car, plane, or train

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1. Take the bus from Ioannina to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 42 / ...
9h 35m
$48–65
Drive 541.4 km
1. Drive from Ioánnina to Sofiacar 541.4 km
6h
$114–164
Fly to Sofia Airport
1. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane IOA - SOF
8h 18m
$95–312
Bus, train via Sérres
1. Take the bus from Ioannina to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serresbus
3. Take the bus from Serres to Dupnitsabus
4. Take the train from Dupnitsa to Sofiatrain Ic / ...
9h 47m
$51–74
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ioannina to Skydrabus
2. Take the train from Skydra to Thessalonikitrain Re
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Sofia Serdikabus
11h 19m
Fly to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane IOA - VAR
10h 59m
$174–491

Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

12Weekly Planes

9h 28mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 541.5 km
Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Ioánnina, Greece and Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Ioannina to Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, Aegean Airlines and Bulgaria Air fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily.

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