Athens to Plovdiv Bus and Coach

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Athens to Plovdiv Route Overview

Athens to Plovdiv bus is a popular way of travelling between Greece and Bulgaria.There are up to 6 daily bus departures available, including 6 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Athens at 17:30h, arriving at Plovdiv at 07:30h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 18:30h, arriving at 09:45h the same day.
Departure station and country AthensGreece
Arrival station and country PlovdivBulgaria
Travel Distance 567 mi
Average Trip Duration 14h 37min
Total Departures 6
Popular Operators Arda - Tur, Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Lowest Price £41
Transportation Options Coach



Traveling by coach from Athens to Plovdiv

The shortest travel distance between Athens and Plovdiv is 567 mi. The fastest coach which departs at has a travel time of 14:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 15:15h. 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 Plovdiv earlier, there are 6 overnight coaches from Athens to Plovdiv. The overnight coaches depart between 17:30 and 18:30 and arrive at the following day. As the travel time between the two stations is 10:05, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.
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Bus companies operating the Athens to Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Athens

You can see information about the departure station and stops Athens here

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  Plovdiv

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Plovdiv here


Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £41 (One-Way) or £82 (Return).

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