There are 2 ways to get from Sofia to Mount Athos by bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Sofia to Mount Athos by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Mount Athos is to bus which costs €16 - €45 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Mount Athos is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €50 - €75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia and arriving at Thessaloniki train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Sofia and Mount Athos is 287 km. The road distance is 282.6 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Mount Athos without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs €16 - €45.
The bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki train station takes 4h 40m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Sofia to Mount Athos bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Mount Athos bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Thessaloniki train station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Mount Athos is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Sofia to Mount Athos.
Book your Sofia to Mount Athos bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Mount Athos, Greece?
FlixBus operates a bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki train station twice daily. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
Want to know more about travelling around Greece
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 4237+ hotels available in Mount Athos.