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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Athens Chiou | Serdika | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Bus | Karolou str. | Serdika | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Karolou str. | Serdika | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Athens Chiou | Serdika | No tags |
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Get from Athens to Sofia
The journey takes about 11 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just JP¥4,876, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Athens and Sofia?
Stops in Athens
- AAkominatou 36, Athina 104 38, Greece
- BLagoumitzi 63-65, Athina 117 44, Greece
- CIlia Iliou 68-70, Athina 117 44, Greece
- D
Sidirodromon
Sidirodromon 1, Athina 104 44, Greece - E
Evelpidon
Evelpidon 11Α, Athina 113 62, Greece
Stops in Sofia
- Abulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
- Cbulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Dbulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
- E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria - F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Athens to Sofia by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Athens to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Athens to Sofia start from JP¥4,876. The average price for this route is around JP¥10,807. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Athens to Sofia?
The average bus travel time from Athens to Sofia is 11h 45m, covering a distance of 527 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 50m and is operated by Openline.
Which bus companies service the Athens to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Ilias Travel, Karat-S, FlixBus, Openline, Arda Tur, Tourist Service Holding, Union Ivkoni, LIKEBUS, Maks Trans LTD.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Athens to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Athens to Sofia at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Athens to Sofia?
A bus trip from Athens to Sofia generates an estimated 13.161375000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Athens to Sofia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Tourist Service Holding, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Athens to Sofia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Openline has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Athens to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Athens to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Maks Trans LTD, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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 Sofia was searched and found on May 1, 2026 with a price of JP¥7,735To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Athens to Sofia, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from JP¥7,735 to JP¥12,095 for a bus ticket from Athens to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at JP¥7,745 which is on 2026-05-05.
Usually Ilias Travel, Tourist Service Holding 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.
