Athens to Blagoevgrad Bus and Coach

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Athens to Blagoevgrad Route Overview

Athens to Blagoevgrad bus is a popular way of travelling between Greece and Bulgaria.There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Athens at 08:30h, arriving at Blagoevgrad at 19:30h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 19:00h, arriving at 04:50h the following day.
Departure station and country AthensGreece
Arrival station and country BlagoevgradBulgaria
Travel Distance 436 mi
Average Trip Duration 18h 32min
Total Departures 5
Popular Operators Arda - Tur, Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Lowest Price £34
Transportation Options Coach


Traveling by coach from Athens to Blagoevgrad

The shortest travel distance between Athens and Blagoevgrad is 436 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 19:00 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 11:05h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Blagoevgrad earlier, there are 4 overnight coaches from Athens to Blagoevgrad. The overnight coaches depart between and 19:00 and arrive between 04:35 and 04:55 the same day.

Bus companies operating the Athens to Blagoevgrad route

There are 4 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Athens or Blagoevgrad coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Athens

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  Blagoevgrad

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Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £34 (One-Way) or £68 (Return).

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