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How to get fromSofia Central Station to Athensby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sofia Central Station to Athens by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Iskarsko Shosetrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane SOF - ATH
    4h 35m
    €80–167

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki train stationbus bus 983 / ...
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    10h 54m
    €47–92

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus bus Citylines 79 / ...
    11h 34m
    €80

  4. Drive 752.5 km

    1. Drive from Sofia Central Station to Athenscar car 752.5 km
    9h 2m
    €137–198

  5. Bus, train via Sofia Serdika

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdika to Thessaloniki, KTELbus bus
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    11h 2m
    €52–84

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Dupnitsatrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Serresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Serres to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    11h 55m
    €53–74

Sofia Central Station to Athens by foot, bus, and train

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration10h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 571.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Sofia Central Station, Bulgaria and Athens, Greece?

Citylines operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Athens Karolou once daily. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Tourist Service Holding AD also services this route 3 times a week.

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