Sofia to Athens bus is a popular way of travelling between Bulgaria and Greece.There are up to 8 daily bus departures available, including 7 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Sofia at 07:30h, arriving at Athens at 20:30h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 20:30h, arriving at 08:30h the following day.
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 13:00h.
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 7 overnight coaches from Sofia to Athens.
The overnight coaches depart between 17:00 and 20:30 and arrive between 05:30 and 08:30
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Athens:
There are 4 bus companies operating this route. These companies have been reviewed 3 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.
3 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.
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