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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Plovdiv
    Departure location: Plovdiv Central Railway Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Athens
    Destination location: Athens Chiou
    Operated by: CitylinesCitylines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $55
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Plovdiv
    Departure location: Sever
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Athens
    Destination location: Karolou str.
    Operated by: Tourist ServiceTourist Service
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $59
Bus Plovdiv to Athens: Trip Overview

Bus Plovdiv to Athens: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$62
Average bus trip duration14h 20m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure4:30 AM
Distance291 miles (469 km)
Latest bus departure4:00 PM

Plovdiv to Athens Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:30AM - 4:00PM
Minimum Price$57
Average Ticket Price$62
Minimum Trip Duration14h10m
Average Bus Trip Duration14h20m
Distance291 miles (469 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteInfobus, Tourist Service Holding, Karat-S, Arda Tur
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Plovdiv - Athens

The bus is the best choice to get to Athens without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The travel time from Plovdiv to Athens is about 14h 20m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 14h 10m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 293 miles (472 km) that separate the two cities.

About 293 miles (472 km) separate Plovdiv and Athens.

You can choose from 2 travel times and travel with Infobus, Tourist Service Holding and Karat-S. The number of buses running from Plovdiv to Athens may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Plovdiv to Athens as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 4:30 AM and ending at 4:00 PM.

If you're headed to Athens from Plovdiv, chances are that your bus will leave from Sever and arrive at 34-36 Akominatu str. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Plovdiv to Athens by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $57, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Plovdiv to Athens is $62. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $57 and $76, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Athens, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Cycladic Art, Plaka, Benaki Museum of Greek Culture, Temple of Hephaestus and The Acropolis and its surroundings.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Plovdiv to Athens. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

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

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Plovdiv to Athens but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Plovdiv to Athens, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Plovdiv to Athens will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Plovdiv to Athens while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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.

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