What is the distance between Plovdiv and Athens?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Plovdiv to Athens?

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.

What are the best sights and things to do in Athens?

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.

Bus Plovdiv to Athens from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Plovdiv to Athens on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:50pm	Avtogara Yug	14h 40m	5:30am	Atheny Parking Tourist Service	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Sever	14h 40m	5:30am	Karolou str.	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Avtogara Yug	14h 40m	5:30am	Karolou str.	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Plovdiv Central Railway Station	14h 25m	6:25am	Athens Chiou	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Plovdiv Central Railway Station	14h 25m	6:25am	Athens Chiou	No tags

Get from Plovdiv to Athens

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

14h 40mAverage Duration

292 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Plovdiv and Athens?

Stops in Plovdiv

A
Sever
bul. "Hristo Botev" 47, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Stops in Athens

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

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Plovdiv to Athens by bus

What is the distance between Plovdiv and Athens?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Plovdiv to Athens?
What are the best sights and things to do in Athens?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11/22

$65

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$66

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The cheapest trip from Plovdiv to Athens was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $65

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.

You can expect to pay from $65 to $80 for a bus ticket from Plovdiv to Athens based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Infobus 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.