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How to get fromVeliko Tŭrnovo to Athensby bus, plane, car, night train, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Athens by bus, plane, car, night train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Sofia Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane SOF - ATH
    6h 24m
    €88–178

  2. Bus via Stara Zagora

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Stara Zagorabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus bus Citylines 79 / ...
    19h 24m
    €62–89

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Athens Lagoumitzibus bus N983
    16h
    €85–150

  4. Drive 968.4 km

    1. Drive from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Athenscar car 968.4 km
    11h 33m
    €174–252

  5. Night train to Bucharest Otopeni, fly

    1. Take the nighttrain from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Bucharestnighttrain night train
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane OTP - ATH
    7h 9m
    €68–155

  6. Shuttle to Varna Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Varna Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane VAR - ATH
    7h 29m
    €154–464

  7. Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly

    1. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Thessaloniki train stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane SKG - ATH
    11h 25m
    €114–198

Veliko Tŭrnovo to Athens by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket€85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 774.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria and Athens, Greece?

FlixBus operates a bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Athens Lagoumitzi 5 times a week. Tickets cost €85–150 and the journey takes 16h.

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