All about buses to Athens
Are you looking for a cheap coach to Athens? Compare all 10 coach companies to Athens and find out departure and arrival times, all 10 coach stations in Athens, travel times and of course the best prices for the 58 daily buses to Athens.
| Local Time | |
| Country | Greece |
| Bus connections | 58 |
| bus stations | 10 |
| cheapest ride | £33 |
| Most popular coach operators | |
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| Other companies are Arda Tur, FP Travel, Ilias Travel, KTEL Kavala, Siamos Tours and Tourist Service Holding | |
Cheap bus tickets to Athens
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Union Ivkoni12h 30m007:30SofiaCentral Coach Station20:00AthensBus Stop0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 23/12/2025 07:30:00 to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 23/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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Union Ivkoni12h 30m007:30SofiaCentral Coach Station20:00AthensBus Stop0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 17/12/2025 07:30:00 to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 17/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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Skenderbeu shpk13h 30m005:00TiranaEast Gate Lindor19:30AthensBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Skenderbeu shpk goes from East Gate Lindor, Tirana (Albania) at 17/12/2025 05:00:00 to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 17/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
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Skenderbeu shpk13h 30m005:00TiranaEast Gate Lindor19:30AthensBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Skenderbeu shpk goes from East Gate Lindor, Tirana (Albania) at 20/12/2025 05:00:00 to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 20/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
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Arda Tur11h 15m018:15BlagoevgradCentral Bus Station05:30AthensBus Stop0BasicA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) at 20/12/2025 18:15:00 to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 21/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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KTEL Thessaloniki6h 45m007:00ThessalonikiCentral Bus Station13:45AthensLeoforou Kifisou0EconomyA Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 23/12/2025 07:00:00 to Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) arriving at 23/12/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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KTEL Thessaloniki6h 30m000:14ThessalonikiMakedonia Coach Station06:44AthensLeoforou Kifisou0BasicA Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Makedonia Coach Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 19/12/2025 00:14:00 to Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) arriving at 19/12/2025 06:44:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Tourist Service Holding11h 30m018:00SofiaBratya Miladinovi05:30AthensBus Stop0BasicA Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 18/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 19/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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Citylines11h 30m018:00SofiaCentral Coach Station05:30AthensBus Stop0BasicA Bus from Citylines goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 18/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 19/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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Ilias Travel11h 30m019:00SofiaSerdika06:30AthensBus Stop0BasicA Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 17/12/2025 19:00:00 to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 18/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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Tourist Service Holding11h 30m018:00SofiaCentral Coach Station05:30AthensBus Stop0BasicA Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 17/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 18/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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KTEL Kavala9h 0m009:00KavalaBus Stop18:00AthensLeoforou Kifisou0BasicA Bus from KTEL Kavala goes from Bus Stop, Kavala (Greece) at 19/12/2025 09:00:00 to Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) arriving at 19/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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Siamos Tours15h 30m020:30NišBus Station12:00AthensBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Siamos Tours goes from Bus Station, Niš (Serbia) at 23/12/2025 20:30:00 to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
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FP Travel14h 30m021:45NišBus Station12:15AthensBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FP Travel goes from Bus Station, Niš (Serbia) at 17/12/2025 21:45:00 to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
On this page, we also show you the cheapest coach to Athens over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about long-distance bus stops in Athens which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Athens.
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By the way: If available, we will also show you information about other modes of transport, such as trains, carpooling and flights, with which you can get to Athens.All bus stops in Athens
FAQs about the bus route to Athens
Is there a direct coach to Athens?
Whether there is a direct coach route to Athens depends on which city you are travelling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out if there is a direct coach connection to Athens. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.
What can I take with me on my bus ride to Athens?
Depending on which provider you travel to Athens with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment does the coach to Athens have?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most coaches now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Free Luggage, are often free of charge. Some coach providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Bulky luggage and Drinks. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the coach to Athens on your planned travel date.
Which coach stops are there in Athens?
There is a total of 10 coach stops in Athens. Most coaches stop at Bus Stop. Check out our map of Athens to find the coach stop that suits you best.
Which coach companies go to Athens?
There are 10 coach providers going to Athens: Skenderbeu shpk, KTEL Thessaloniki, Union Ivkoni, Citylines, Tourist Service Holding, Arda Tur, Ilias Travel, FP Travel, KTEL Kavala and Siamos Tours
How can I find the best coach deals to Athens?
Find the best ticket deals to Athens easily with CheckMyBus. Just enter your starting city and travel date in our search and start searching. You can then filter the results according to your needs or sort them by price or travel time.
How much could I save by comparing coaches to Athens?
How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Athens. Usually you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance.
To find the cheapest offer to Athens, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.
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The most searched bus routes to Athens
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Athens. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!
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