There are 3 ways to get from Mount Athos to Sofia by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Sofia Serdikabus
4h 49m$19–45Drive 285.7 km
- Drive from Thessaloníki to Sofiacar 285.7 km
3h 19m$60–87Bus via Sandanski
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sandanskibus N980
- Take the bus from Sandanski Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
6h 25m$26–44
Mount Athos to Sofia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Athos to Sofia is to bus which costs $19 - $45 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Athos to Sofia is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $60 - $90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thessaloniki, KTEL and arriving at Sofia Serdika. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Mount Athos and Sofia is 295 km. The road distance is 285.7 km.
The best way to get from Mount Athos to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $19 - $45.
The bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Sofia Serdika takes 4h 49m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Mount Athos to Sofia bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Thessaloniki, KTEL station.
Mount Athos to Sofia bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Sofia Serdika station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Athos to Sofia is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Mount Athos to Sofia.
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What companies run services between Mount Athos, Greece and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Arda Tur operates a bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Sofia Serdika twice daily. Tickets cost $44 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Sofia Serdika
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $44
- Website
- Arda Tur
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