Athens to Plovdiv Bus: Find Cheap Coach Tickets

Q: What is the distance between Athens and Plovdiv?

The distance between these two places is a total of 567 mi.

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

The average travel time between the stations is 14:22 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Athens to Plovdiv?

The ticket prices begin from £40.

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

The average number of daily departures is 5. 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: Are all the buses direct on the route from Athens to Plovdiv?

The majority of the coaches are direct, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

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

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 Athens to Plovdiv by bus?

To travel from Athens to Plovdiv 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 Athens and Plovdiv?

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 Athens?

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

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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Athens to Plovdiv Route Overview

Athens to Plovdiv bus is a popular way of travelling between Greece and Bulgaria. We found up to 5 bus departures, including 5 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 19:00h, arriving at 08:30h the following day.

Departure station and country Athens, Greece

Arrival station and country Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Travel Distance 567 mi

Average Trip Duration 14h 22min

Total Departures 5

Popular Operators CityLines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus

Lowest Price £40

Transportation Options Coach

Popular Departures

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

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Athens Akominatou

14h 0min

07:30Plovdiv Bus Station South

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 59.43 GBP

Best offer on 07. Jun

pick a date

Athens

15h 15min

09:45Plovdiv Bus Station South

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 40.32 GBP

Best offer on 12. Apr

pick a date

Athens Karolou

14h 0min

09:00Plovdiv Bus Station South

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 59.77 GBP

Best offer on 12. Apr

pick a date

Athens Karolou

13h 30min

08:30Plovdiv Bus Station South

from 64.82 GBP

Best offer on 12. Apr

pick a date

Traveling by coach from Athens to Plovdiv

The shortest travel distance between Athens and Plovdiv is 567 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 19:00 has a travel time of 13:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 15:15h.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Plovdiv earlier, there are 5 overnight coaches from Athens to Plovdiv. The overnight coaches depart between 17:30 and 19:00 and arrive between 07:30 and 09:45 the following day. Given the fact that both the distance and travel time between the two stations is 567 mi and 10:05 respectively, all the coach departures for this route will include overnight travel. You can see some of them below.

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Athens Akominatou

14h 0min

07:30Plovdiv Bus Station South

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 59.43 GBP

Best offer on 07. Jun

pick a date

Athens

15h 15min

09:45Plovdiv Bus Station South

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 40.32 GBP

Best offer on 12. Apr

pick a date

Athens Karolou

14h 0min

09:00Plovdiv Bus Station South

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 59.77 GBP

Best offer on 12. Apr

pick a date

Athens Karolou

13h 30min

08:30Plovdiv Bus Station South

from 64.82 GBP

Best offer on 12. Apr

pick a date

Coach companies

There is a total of 4 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have not been rated yet by the clients. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.

CityLines

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

6.7

Arda - Tur

6.2

Tourist Service

No reviews yet

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Athens or Plovdiv, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.

Athens

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

Plovdiv

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

Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: £40 (One-Way) or £80 (Return).

Trip reviews from Athens to Plovdiv

Leave a review

If you had travelled from Athens to Plovdiv, and you want to share your travel experience with fellow travellers, we encourage you to leave a review for the route and tell both to us and to other passengers what part of your journey was the best, and what needs improvement.

Other popular destinations from Athens

If you're wondering what other places you can visit when travelling from Athens, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Athens to Czestochowa

Athens to Stara Zagora

Athens to Blagoevgrad

Athens to Prague

Athens to Lublin

Athens to Kielce

Other popular destinations from Plovdiv

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Plovdiv, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Plovdiv to Sunny Beach

Plovdiv to Istanbul

Plovdiv to Thessaloniki

Plovdiv to Dusseldorf

Plovdiv to Nuremberg

Plovdiv to Stara Zagora

Plovdiv to Pazardzhik

Plovdiv to Sveti Vlas

Plovdiv to Larissa

Plovdiv to Sozopol

Plovdiv to Brno

Athens to Plovdiv Bus Summary

Route Overview	Key Info
Departure Station	Athens
Destination Station	Plovdiv
Daily Departures	Over 5 bus departures , including more than 5 night buses.
Earliest Departures	05:30 PM
Latest Departure	07:00 PM
Travel Distance	567 mi
Travel Time	14:22

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between Athens and Plovdiv?

What is the average travel time between Athens and Plovdiv?

What is the ticket price for the journey from Athens to Plovdiv?

How many daily departures are there from Athens to Plovdiv?

Are all the buses direct on the route from Athens to Plovdiv?

What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Athens to Plovdiv?

How can I travel from Athens to Plovdiv by bus?

How can I find which buses operate between Athens and Plovdiv?

When do the first and last buses leave Athens?

Do I need to print my ticket for the journey from Athens to Plovdiv?

How much is a bus ticket from Athens to Plovdiv?

How many direct buses are available from Athens to Plovdiv?

Athens to Plovdiv Bus: Find Cheap Coach Tickets

Athens to Plovdiv Route Overview

Table of contents

Popular Departures

Traveling by coach from Athens to Plovdiv

Overnight coaches

Coach companies

Departure and arrival stations

Cheapest ticket prices

Trip reviews from Athens to Plovdiv

Other popular destinations from Athens

Other popular destinations from Plovdiv

Athens to Plovdiv Bus Summary

Frequently asked questions

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