Bus Tickets from Athens to Plovdiv

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Athens
    Departure location: 34-36 Akominatu str.
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Plovdiv
    Destination location: Avtogara Yug
    Operated by: Arda TurArda Tur
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Athens
    Departure location: Athens Chiou
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Plovdiv
    Destination location: Plovdiv Central Railway Station
    Operated by: InfobusInfobus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Athens
    Departure location: Athens Chiou
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Plovdiv
    Destination location: Plovdiv Central Railway Station
    Operated by: InfobusInfobus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Athens
    Departure location: Karolou str.
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Plovdiv
    Destination location: Avtogara Yug
    Operated by: Tourist Service HoldingTourist Service Holding
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Athens
    Departure location: Karolou str.
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Plovdiv
    Destination location: Sever
    Operated by: Tourist ServiceTourist Service
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Athens to Plovdiv: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$81
Average bus trip duration14h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure7:30am
Distance292 miles (470 km)
Latest bus departure7:00pm

Athens to Plovdiv Bus

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

Best price found
05/06
$66
05/07
$66
Today
$70
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05/11
$66
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Athens to Plovdiv was searched and found on May 11, 2025 with a price of $66

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 $66 to $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 $66 which is on 2025-05-11.

Usually 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!

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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