Sofia to Athens Bus and Coach

Q: What is the distance between Sofia and Athens?

The distance between these two places is a total of 492 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Sofia and Athens?

The average travel time between the stations is 12:00 hours.

Q: How much is a bus ticket from Sofia to Athens?

The price of a bus ticket from Sofia to Athens ranges from £34 to £55.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Sofia to Athens?

The average number of daily departures is 12. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: How many direct buses are there from Sofia to Athens?

There are 8 from Sofia to Athens. Keep in mind the number of direct buses can vary.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Sofia to Athens?

All the coaches have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How can I travel from Sofia to Athens by bus?

To travel from Sofia to Athens by bus, choose your preferred departure time and book your ticket through our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available.

Q: How can I find which buses operate between Sofia and Athens?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses operating between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the first and last buses leave Sofia?

The first bus departs at 07:30, and the last bus departs at 20:00.

Q: Do I need to print my ticket for the journey from Sofia to Athens?

No, you don't need to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus driver, but ensure your phone battery is charged.

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Sofia to Athens Route Overview

Sofia to Athens bus is a popular way of travelling between Bulgaria and Greece.There are up to 12 daily bus departures available, including 12 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Sofia at 07:30h, arriving at Athens at 20:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 20:00h, arriving at 07:30h the following day.

Departure station and country Sofia, Bulgaria

Arrival station and country Athens, Greece

Travel Distance 492 mi

Average Trip Duration 12h 00min

Total Departures 12

Popular Operators Arda - Tur, Union Ivkoni - Unibus

Lowest Price £34

Transportation Options Coach, Plane

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Sofia to Athens:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

07:30 Sofia Central Bus Station

12h 30min

20:00 Athens

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 39.5 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 14. Sep

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17:00 Sofia Bus Station

12h 30min

05:30 Athens Akominatou

Arda - Tur

from 59 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 06. Sep

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18:00 Sofia Serdica Bus Station

11h 30min

05:30 Athens Karolou

CityLines

from 48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 06. Sep

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18:30 Sofia Serdica Bus Station

12h 0min

06:30 Athens Karolou

CityLines

from 50 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 07. Sep

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20:00 Sofia Serdica Bus Stop

11h 30min

07:30 Athens

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 40 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 15. Sep

pick a date

Traveling by coach from Sofia to Athens

The shortest travel distance between Sofia and Athens is 492 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 18:00 has a travel time of 11:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 12:30h. 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 Athens earlier, there are 12 overnight coaches from Sofia to Athens. The overnight coaches depart between 17:00 and 20:00 and arrive between 05:30 and 07:30 the following day. As the travel time between the two stations is 08:38, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

17:00 Sofia Bus Station

12h 30min

05:30 Athens Akominatou

Arda - Tur

from 59 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 06. Sep

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18:00 Sofia Serdica Bus Station

11h 30min

05:30 Athens Karolou

CityLines

from 48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 06. Sep

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18:30 Sofia Serdica Bus Station

12h 0min

06:30 Athens Karolou

CityLines

from 50 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 07. Sep

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20:00 Sofia Serdica Bus Stop

11h 30min

07:30 Athens

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 40 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 15. Sep

pick a date

Bus companies operating the Sofia to Athens route

There are 4 bus companies operating this route. These companies have been reviewed 2 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.

6.2 Arda - Tur

6.7 Union Ivkoni - Unibus

Tourist Service

7 CityLines

Departure and arrival stations

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

Sofia

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

Athens

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

Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £34 (One-Way) or £68 (Return).

Travel reviews for Sofia to Athens bus

Read all reviews here

2 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Sofia to Athens. The average rating is 9.4. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.

9.38 by ANONYMOUS

CityLines

by ANONYMOUS

I was surprised of the comfort. I liked that we stoped several times and we had time to rest and that there were chargers that actually worked....

Driver

Tidiness

Value for money

Comfortable ride

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