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Compare bus and flight for Athens to Blagoevgrad
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Athens to Blagoevgrad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $83.
Distance: 280 miles (451 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price Cheapest | $233 Average price | $216 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 51m Average total duration 10h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Blagoevgrad:
A bus is $172 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Blagoevgrad costing on average $233 (€192).
Other travel options to Blagoevgrad take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Athens to Blagoevgrad
How to get from Athens to Blagoevgrad by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Athens to Blagoevgrad is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:00 PM9h45Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη)3:45 AMBlagoevgrad, Bus Station$641One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:00 PM9h45Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη)3:45 AMBlagoevgrad, Bus Station$641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- A39808:50 AM1h15Athens International Airport10:05 AMSofia Airport$1391One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:15 AM11h00Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη)7:15 PMBlagoevgrad, Bus Station$641One-way0 transfers
GQ6807:15 AM1h45Athens International Airport9:00 AMSofia Airport$1361One-way0 transfers
LH1757 · LH17026:00 AM6h10Athens International Airport12:10 PMSofia Airport$2111One-way1 transfer
OS806 · OS7716:30 AM5h10Athens International Airport11:40 AMSofia Airport$2451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Blagoevgrad:
A bus is $172 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Blagoevgrad costing on average $233 (€192).
Other travel options to Blagoevgrad take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Blagoevgrad as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Athens International Airport and arrive in Sofia Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Athens (Αθήνα) and arrive in Blagoevgrad, Bus Station.
- Travel with Aegean Airlines to go to Blagoevgrad by flight.
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, City Lines, Infobus, ArdaTur to go to Blagoevgrad by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Aegean Airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, City Lines, Infobus, ArdaTur.
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