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How to get fromPireaus to Sofiaby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pireaus to Sofia by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Pireaus to Athens-Airport-ATHtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ATH - SOF
    2h 24m
    $114–214

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sofiabus bus 983 / ...
    12h 12m
    $55–107

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Piraeus Port Akti Kondili to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 80
    13h 22m
    $93

  4. Drive 743.5 km

    1. Drive from Pireaus to Sofiacar car 743.5 km
    9h 15m
    $156–226

Pireaus to Sofia by train and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 583.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

Citylines operates a bus from Piraeus Port Akti Kondili to Sofia Serdica Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 13h 15m. Tourist Service Holding AD also services this route 3 times a week.

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