Bus Athens to Plovdiv: Trip Overview
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Athens to Plovdiv Bus
Busbud helps you find a bus from Athens to Plovdiv. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.
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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Athens to Plovdiv, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Athens - Plovdiv
How long is the bus trip from Athens to Plovdiv?
The bus ride from Athens to Plovdiv takes 14h, on average. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Plovdiv in 13h 30m
How far is Athens from Plovdiv?
The distance between Athens and Plovdiv is around 472 km (293 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Athens to Plovdiv?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at 34-36 Akominatu str. In Athens, and end it at Sever, in Plovdiv.
What is the cheapest way to go from Athens to Plovdiv?
Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Athens to Plovdiv. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$62, making this your best choice for this trip.
How much does it cost to take the bus from Athens to Plovdiv?
Taking the bus from Athens to Plovdiv costs on average US$81.
Can I take an overnight bus from Athens to Plovdiv?
Yes! Catch buses leaving from Athens until 7:00pm and reaching Plovdiv on the following day.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Athens to Plovdiv was searched and found on May 15, 2025 with a price of US$56To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Athens to Plovdiv, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$56 to US$92 for a bus ticket from Athens to Plovdiv based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$66 which is on 2025-05-19.
Usually CITL - TSER, Citylines will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
About Bus Travel
Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Athens and Plovdiv!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Athens to Plovdiv, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Athens to Plovdiv that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Athens to Plovdiv while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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