How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Athens?

The cheapest coach tickets from Sofia to Athens start from £39. The average price for this route is around £52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Sofia to Athens?

The average bus journey time from Sofia to Athens is 11h 30m, covering a distance of 327 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 10h 30m and is operated by LIKEBUS .

Which bus companies service the Sofia to Athens route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur , Tourist Service Holding , Karat-S , LIKEBUS , Maks Trans LTD , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sofia to Athens?

The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Athens at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Athens?

A bus journey from Sofia to Athens produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Sofia to Athens?

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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Athens?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company LIKEBUS has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Sofia to Athens?

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 Sofia to Athens?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Karat-S , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Sofia to Athens from £36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Sofia to Athens on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Serdika	12h 30m	05:30	34-36 Akominatu str.	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Serdika	11h 30m	05:30	Karolou str.	Fastest
Bus	19:00	Serdika	11h 30m	06:30	Karolou str.	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Athens on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:30	Serdika	12h 30m	20:00	Karolou str.	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Serdika	11h 30m	05:30	Karolou str.	Fastest
Bus	17:00	Serdika	12h 30m	05:30	34-36 Akominatu str.	No tags
Bus	19:00	Serdika	11h 30m	06:30	Karolou str.	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Athens on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Serdika	12h 30m	05:30	34-36 Akominatu str.	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Serdika	11h 30m	05:30	Karolou str.	Fastest
Bus	19:00	Serdika	11h 30m	06:30	Karolou str.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 04:14 EET.

Get from Sofia to Athens

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

11h 30mAverage duration

327 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Athens?

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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C
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Stops in Athens

A
Atheny
Ilia Iliou 68-70, Athina 117 44, Greece
B
34-36 Akominatu str.
Akominatou 36, Athina 104 38, Greece
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C
Lagoumitzi str.
Lagoumitzi 63-65, Athina 117 44, Greece
Visit page
D
Sidirodromon
Sidirodromon 1, Athina 104 44, Greece
E
Evelpidon
Evelpidon 11Α, Athina 113 62, Greece

Compare bus companies

Arda Tur

3/5258 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.6

Tourist Service Holding

4/550 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.2

Based on 50 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the power outlets. Tourist Service Holding ticket prices on this trip start at £55

Tourist Service Holding Sofia Athens recent customer reviews

We received a bottle of water. Very good drivers. There is USB charger.

Athina K.

21 June 2024

Great service, will use again

Miglen E.

11 August 2022

Karat-S

4/5283 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi2

Based on 283 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Karat-S ticket prices on this trip start at £55

Citylines Sofia Athens recent customer reviews

Even though we bought a ticket for a bus equipped with toilet, AC outlets and A/C, it was a bus from the nineties without anything I mentioned. In addition it was should be a direct bus but it stopped in many places every almost two hours. Very disappointing, especially we paid a very high price (for nothing).

Amit K.

23 June 2025

LIKEBUS

3.5/527 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

Maks Trans LTD

FlixBus

3.5/511,538 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Sofia to Athens

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Athens?
The cheapest coach tickets from Sofia to Athens start from £39. The average price for this route is around £52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Sofia to Athens?
The average bus journey time from Sofia to Athens is 11h 30m, covering a distance of 327 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 10h 30m and is operated by LIKEBUS.
Which bus companies service the Sofia to Athens route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur, Tourist Service Holding, Karat-S, LIKEBUS, Maks Trans LTD, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sofia to Athens?
The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Athens at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Athens?
A bus journey from Sofia to Athens produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Sofia to Athens?
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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Athens?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company LIKEBUS has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Sofia to Athens?
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 Sofia to Athens?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Karat-S, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04/12

£51

05/12

£51

Today

£51

07/12

£46

08/12

£51

09/12

£39

10/12

£51

11/12

£46

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Athens was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £39

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sofia to Athens as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £39 to £61 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Athens based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £39, which is on 2025-12-09.

Usually Karat-S 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.