Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Athens to Plovdiv?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Athens to Plovdiv: Buses mostly depart from Athens (Αθήνα) and arrive in Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг).

Which travel companies can get me from Athens to Plovdiv?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Athens to Plovdiv, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you: Travel with City Lines, ArdaTur, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Citylines, KTEL Thessalonikis to go to Plovdiv by bus. Travel with Aegean Airlines to go to Plovdiv by flight.

Can I find a direct route between Athens and Plovdiv?

Yes, there is a direct route available from Athens to Plovdiv: 3 direct buses per day with City Lines, ArdaTur, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Citylines.

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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 prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 14h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a bus costs an average of $57.

Distance: 292 miles (471 km)

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$78 Average price Cheapest	$249 Average price (fuel + tolls)
15h 14m Average total duration Fastest 14h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	10h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door)
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The cheapest way to travel from Athens to Plovdiv is a bus with an average price of $78 (€63).

The fastest way to travel from Athens to Plovdiv is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Plovdiv take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 44m.

Yes, you can take a bus between Athens and Plovdiv.

We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Athens to Plovdiv among Omio's users.

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The best way to travel from Athens to Plovdiv is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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6:30 AMPlovdiv
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Athens
6:30 AMPlovdiv
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Travel to Plovdiv easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Plovdiv.

You can travel between Athens and Plovdiv by bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Athens to Plovdiv is a bus with an average price of $78 (€63).

The fastest way to travel from Athens to Plovdiv is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Plovdiv take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 44m.

The distance from Athens to Plovdiv is approximately 292 miles (471 km).

The average frequency per day from Athens to Plovdiv is:

Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Athens to Plovdiv:

Buses mostly depart from Athens (Αθήνα) and arrive in Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Athens to Plovdiv, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with City Lines, ArdaTur, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Citylines, KTEL Thessalonikis to go to Plovdiv by bus.
Travel with Aegean Airlines to go to Plovdiv by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Athens to Plovdiv:

3 direct buses per day with City Lines, ArdaTur, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Citylines.

Omio customers who travel from Athens to Plovdiv often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Istanbul, Burgas, Thessaloniki, Stara Zagora. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plovdiv and these popular destinations at a great price.

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