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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Athens to Sofia

Showing times and prices for 15 Jun

Cheapest price

£59

Average price

£61

Fastest journey

11 h 30 m

Average duration

12 h 2 m

Buses per day

Distance

525 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Athens to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Athens to Sofia will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £59.

Fast coaches

Of the 6 buses that leave Athens for Sofia every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 525 km distance in an average of 12 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 30 m .

The slowest buses will take 12 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

18:3012h30

Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη)

07:00Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1

£591One-way

0 changes

18:3011h45

Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη)

06:15Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)

£591One-way

0 changes

18:3012h40

Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη)

07:10Sofia, Letishche Sofia Terminal 2 (София, Летище София Терминал 2)

£591One-way

0 changes

17:3011h30

Athens Chiou

05:00Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)

£601One-way

0 changes

19:0011h45

Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη)

06:45Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)

£601One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and flight for Athens to Sofia

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Athens to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg.

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Most popular Coach	Flight
£46 Average Price Cheapest	£141 Average Price
12h 21m average duration 11h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	11h 10m average duration Fastest 8h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Athens to Sofia bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday 14 June

Last updated at 11:43

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
	15:30 Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη)	11h45	03:15 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)	0 changesdirect
	16:00 Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη)	11h45	03:45 Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)	0 changesdirect
Sunday 15 June
	06:30 Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη)	13h30	20:00 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Athens to Sofia

Greece

Bulgaria

Buses from Athens to Sofia run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

525 km

Average bus duration

11h 51m

Cheapest ticket price

£38

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

11h 0m

First bus

05:30

Last bus

17:00

Price information

FAQs: Athens to Sofia coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Athens to Sofia with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Sofia.

Cheap coach tickets from Athens to Sofia can start from as little as £38 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Athens to Sofia is £46; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Athens to Sofia is 11 h to travel the 326 mile long trip, with around there are 4 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Athens to Sofia leaves at 05: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Athens to Sofia leaves at 17: 00.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Athens to Sofia without having to change trains with Ourbus, City Lines, Infobus or Citylines. There are 4 direct coaches from Athens to Sofia each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the journey from Athens to Sofia you can take a coach with Ourbus, City Lines, Brittany Ferries, Infobus, Arda Tur or Citylines. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Athens to Sofia on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Athens Chiou, which is located around 0.6 miles (906 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Athens to Sofia by coach is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Athens to Sofia including taking a coach or flight.

No, the coach from Athens to Sofia has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Athens to Sofia.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Athens to Sofia.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Athens to Sofia.

No, luggage for the coach from Athens to Sofia needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Athens to Sofia.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Athens to Sofia.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Athens to Sofia.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Athens to Sofia.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Sofia

Athens

Sofia

The major coach station for departures in Athens is Athens Chiou. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Athens Chiou for your trip from Athens to Sofia.

Athens Chiou

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