How to travel from Sofia to Athens

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Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Athens

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a flight costs an average of $45.

Distance: 326 miles (525 km)

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Flight

$74

Average price

Cheapest

$192

Average price

11h 28m

Average total duration

10h 58m

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30m

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7h 20m

Average total duration

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4h 20m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

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1.6 - 3.1kg

CO2 emissions

Ourbus

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Aegean Airlines

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Sofia to Athens

How to get from Sofia to Athens by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

Union Ivkoni
07:30AM12h30
Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)
08:00PMAthina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη)
$881One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Union Ivkoni
07:30AM12h30
Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)
08:00PMAthina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη)
$881One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Bulgaria AirFB807
03:50PM1h15
Sofia Airport
05:05PMAthens International Airport
$1341One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Union Ivkoni
07:00PM12h00
Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)
07:00AMAthina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη)
$881One-way
0 transfers
Bulgaria AirA31151
03:50PM1h15
Sofia Airport
05:05PMAthens International Airport
$1621One-way
0 transfers
Aegean AirlinesA3983
08:20PM1h15
Sofia Airport
09:35PMAthens International Airport
$2461One-way
0 transfers
Bulgaria AirFB1509
08:20PM1h15
Sofia Airport
09:35PMAthens International Airport
$3031One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Sofia to Athens

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Sofia to Athens there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 63,89% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Sofia to Athens. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Sofia to Athens

Travel to Athens 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 Sofia to Athens.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Sofia and Athens including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sofia to Athens is a flight with an average price of $45 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Athens:

A flight is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sofia to Athens costing on average $60 (€48).

The fastest way to travel from Sofia to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 0m.

The distance from Sofia to Athens is approximately 326 miles (525 km).
The average frequency per day from Sofia to Athens is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Athens as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sofia to Athens:
  • Flights mostly depart from Sofia Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and arrive in Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sofia to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Turkish Airlines to go to Athens by flight.
  • Travel with Ourbus, City Lines, Infobus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni, FlixBus to go to Athens by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sofia to Athens with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Aegean Airlines.
  • 3 direct buses per day with Ourbus, City Lines, ArdaTur, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Sofia to Athens often also extend their vacation to go to Santorini (Island), Mykonos, Thessaloniki, Paris, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Athens and these popular destinations at a great price.
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