Athens to Blagoevgrad Bus

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Athens to Blagoevgrad Route Summary

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 bus station at 08:30h, arriving at Blagoevgrad bus station at 19:30h the same day. While 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 701 km
Average Trip Duration 18h 32min
Total Departures 5
Popular Operators Arda - Tur, Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Lowest Price €40
Transportation Options Bus


Getting from Athens and Blagoevgrad by bus

The shortest travel distance between Athens and Blagoevgrad is 701 km. The fastest bus which departs at 19:00 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 11:05h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Blagoevgrad earlier, there are 4 night buses from Athens to Blagoevgrad. The overnight buses 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 is a total of 4 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Athens or Blagoevgrad bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Athens

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

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  Blagoevgrad

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


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €40 (One-Way) or €80 (Return).

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