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Compare bus and flight for Athens to Burgas
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Athens to Burgas among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, while a flight costs an average of $454.
Distance: 369 miles (594 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$80 Average price Cheapest | $454 Average price | $307 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 1m Average total duration 18h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Athens to Burgas
Compare the available ways to get from Athens to Burgas, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Burgas:
A bus is $375 (€316) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Burgas costing on average $454 (€383).
Other travel options to Burgas take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 1m.
Tickets start at around $80 (€67) compared to roughly $307 (€259) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $228 (€192). The journey takes 18h 31m versus 11h 57m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Athens to Burgas
How to get from Athens to Burgas by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Athens to Burgas is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 PM 19h25 Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη) 1:55 PM Burgas, Avtogara Yug (Бургас, Автогара Юг) $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:30 PM 19h25 Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη) 1:55 PM Burgas, Avtogara Yug (Бургас, Автогара Юг) $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:30 PM 18h20 Athens 11:50 AM Burgas $81 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Burgas:
A bus is $375 (€316) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Burgas costing on average $454 (€383).
Other travel options to Burgas take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 1m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Burgas 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 Burgas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Athens (Αθήνα) and arrive in Burgas, Avtogara Yug (Бургас, Автогара Юг).
- Travel with ITA, Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Bulgaria Air to go to Burgas by flight.
- Travel with ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Burgas by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
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