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Compare bus for Athens to Plovdiv
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Athens to Plovdiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $83 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 15h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $83, while a bus costs an average of $83.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$83 Average price Cheapest | $249 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 10m Average total duration Fastest 14h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Plovdiv take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 10m.
Tickets start at around $83 (€68) compared to roughly $249 (€203) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $166 (€135). The journey takes 14h 40m versus 10h 7m 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.
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How to get from Athens to Plovdiv by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Athens to Plovdiv is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
74320285:30 PM14h00Athens7:30 AMPlovdiv$811One-way0 transfers
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- 74320285:30 PM14h00Athens7:30 AMPlovdiv$811One-way0 transfers
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- 74320285:30 PM14h00Athens7:30 AMPlovdiv$811One-way0 transfers
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07:00 PM14h00Athens9:00 AMPlovdiv$921One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Plovdiv take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 10m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Plovdiv as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Athens (Αθήνα) and arrive in Plovdiv (Пловдив).
- Travel with Aegean Airlines to go to Plovdiv by flight.
- Travel with City Lines, ArdaTur, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, Citylines, KTEL Thessalonikis to go to Plovdiv by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with City Lines, ArdaTur, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, Citylines.
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