Sofia to Athens Bus: Find Cheap Coach Tickets

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 12:15 hours.

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

The ticket prices begin from £35.

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

The average number of daily departures is 10. 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 Sofia to Athens?

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 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?

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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. We found up to 10 bus departures, including 8 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.

Departure station and country Sofia, Bulgaria

Arrival station and country Athens, Greece

Travel Distance 492 mi

Average Trip Duration 12h 15min

Total Departures 10

Popular Operators CityLines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus

Lowest Price £35

Transportation Options Coach

Popular Departures

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

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Sofia Central Bus Station

13h 0min

20:30Athens

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 35.78 GBP

Best offer on 30. Mar

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Sofia Bus Station

12h 30min

05:30Athens Akominatou

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 54.3 GBP

Best offer on 30. Mar

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Sofia Central Bus Station

12h 0min

08:30Athens

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 35.78 GBP

Best offer on 14. Apr

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Sofia Central Bus Station

12h 40min

06:40Athina (Bus Station Kifissos)

from 50.48 GBP

Best offer on 05. Apr

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Sofia Serdika Bus Station

11h 30min

05:30Athens Karolou

from 41.67 GBP

Best offer on 26. Mar

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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 13:00h.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Athens earlier, there are 8 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:

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Sofia Bus Station

12h 30min

05:30Athens Akominatou

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 54.3 GBP

Best offer on 30. Mar

pick a date

Sofia Central Bus Station

12h 0min

08:30Athens

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 35.78 GBP

Best offer on 14. Apr

pick a date

Sofia Central Bus Station

12h 40min

06:40Athina (Bus Station Kifissos)

from 50.48 GBP

Best offer on 05. Apr

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Sofia Serdika Bus Station

11h 30min

05:30Athens Karolou

from 41.67 GBP

Best offer on 26. Mar

pick a date

Coach companies

There is a total of 4 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have been rated 3 times. 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

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Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Sofia or Athens, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow 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 ticket prices

Adult ticket: £35 (One-Way) or £70 (Return).

Trip reviews from Sofia to Athens

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3 like-minded travellers have taken the time to leave their thoughts and review their trip from Sofia to Athens. The average rating based on recent reviews is 9.4. You can read a few of the user submitted reviews for the companies operating the route below.

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Other popular destinations from Sofia

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

Sofia to Plovdiv

Sofia to Thessaloniki

Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo

Other popular destinations from Athens

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

Athens to Czestochowa

Athens to Stara Zagora

Athens to Blagoevgrad

Athens to Prague

Athens to Lublin

Athens to Kielce

Sofia to Athens Bus Summary

Route Overview	Key Info
Departure Station	Sofia
Destination Station	Athens
Daily Departures	Over 10 bus departures , including more than 8 night buses.
Earliest Departures	07:30 AM
Latest Departure	08:30 PM
Travel Distance	492 mi
Travel Time	12:15

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between Sofia and Athens?

What is the average travel time between Sofia and Athens?

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

How many daily departures are there from Sofia to Athens?

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

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

How can I travel from Sofia to Athens by bus?

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

When do the first and last buses leave Sofia?

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

How much is a bus ticket from Sofia to Athens?

How many direct buses are available from Sofia to Athens?

Sofia to Athens Bus: Find Cheap Coach Tickets

Sofia to Athens Route Overview

Table of contents

Popular Departures

Traveling by coach from Sofia to Athens

Overnight coaches

Coach companies

Departure and arrival stations

Cheapest ticket prices

Trip reviews from Sofia to Athens

Other popular destinations from Sofia

Other popular destinations from Athens

Sofia to Athens Bus Summary

Frequently asked questions

Latest tickets bought

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