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Acropolis Museum
World-class museum for Acropolis finds, with superb archaic sculptures and Parthenon marbles displayed in a striking modern building.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$49
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$49
Fastest journey on Sep 18
19 h
Average journey duration on Sep 18
19 h
Buses on Sep 18
1
Distance
553 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Yambol to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Yambol to Athens will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 1 buses from Yambol to Athens, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 553 km distance in an average of 19 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 19 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Yambol to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, while a flight costs an average of $430.
Distance: 343 miles (553 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price Cheapest | $430 Average price | $225 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 30m Average total duration 19h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Yambol to Athens:
A bus is $341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Yambol to Athens costing on average $430.
Other travel options to Athens take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 0m.
Tickets start at around $89 compared to roughly $225 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $136. The journey takes 19h 0m versus 11h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Citylines | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Yambol to Athens buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 AM Yambol | 19h00 | 5:30 AM Athens | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Yambol to Athens run on average 1 times per day, taking around 19h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $89 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:30, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 343 miles (553 km) distance in 19h 0m.
Distance 343 miles (553 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $89 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 19h 0m |
First bus 10:30 AM |
Last bus 7:00 PM |
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Most Yambol to Athens buses use the Yambol (Ямбол) to Athens (Αθήνα) station pair. Use this guide to compare Yambol and Athens bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Yambol (Ямбол) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Yambol (Ямбол). ATMs are available at Yambol (Ямбол).
Ticket office support is available at Yambol (Ямбол).
Available at Yambol (Ямбол): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Yambol (Ямбол): Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
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