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How to get fromPatras to Sofiaby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Patras to Sofia by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Thessaloníki

    best
    1. Take the bus from Patras to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Serres to Dupnitsabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Samokovbus bus
    11h 53m
    $72–103

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pátra to Blagoevgradbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Samokovbus bus
    13h 24m
    $32–47

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Lamiabus bus
    2. Take the train from Lianokladi to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Serrestrain train Re
    4. Take the bus from Serres to Dupnitsabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Samokovbus bus
    14h 6m
    $77–116

  4. Drive 720.7 km

    1. Drive from Patras to Samokovcar car 720.7 km
    7h 54m
    $152–219

  5. Bus via Volos

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Volosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Volos KTEL Magnisias to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Samokovbus bus
    14h 48m
    $77–124

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 719.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 53m

What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Sofia, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Patras to Samokov via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station, Serres, and Dupnitsa in around 11h 53m.

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