Bus Tickets from Athens to Plovdiv

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Bus Athens to Plovdiv: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$80
Average Bus Trip Duration14h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure7:30am
Distance469 km
Latest bus departure5:30pm

Athens to Plovdiv Bus

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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.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Athens - Plovdiv

  1. How far is Athens from Plovdiv?

    The distance between Athens and Plovdiv is around 472 km (293 miles).

  2. 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-04
US$73
10-05
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Today
US$72
10-07
US$72
10-08
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10-09
US$72
10-10
US$60
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Athens to Plovdiv was searched and found on Oct 10, 2025 with a price of US$60

To 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$60 to US$84 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$60 which is on 2025-10-10.

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!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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