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Compare bus and flight for Burgas to Athens
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Burgas to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €68, while a flight costs an average of €498.
Distance: 369 miles (594 km)
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€68 Average price Cheapest | €498 Average price | €257 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 26m Average total duration 20h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Burgas to Athens
Compare the available ways to get from Burgas to Athens, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Burgas to Athens:
A bus is €431 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Burgas to Athens costing on average €498.
Other travel options to Athens take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 26m.
Tickets start at around €68 compared to roughly €257 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €190. The journey takes 20h 56m versus 11h 56m 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 Burgas to Athens
How to get from Burgas to Athens by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Burgas to Athens is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
08:30 AM 21h00 Burgas 5:30 AM Athens €68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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08:30 AM 21h00 Burgas 5:30 AM Athens €68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:00 PM 19h00 Burgas, Avtogara Yug (Бургас, Автогара Юг) 7:00 AM Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη) €71 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Burgas to Athens:
A bus is €431 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Burgas to Athens costing on average €498.
Other travel options to Athens take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 26m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burgas and Athens as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Burgas, Avtogara Yug (Бургас, Автогара Юг) and arrive in Athens (Αθήνα).
- Flights mostly depart from Burgas Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa, ITA, Aegean Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, CitizenPlane to go to Athens by flight.
- Travel with ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Athens by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
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