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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Sofia to Athens from various bus operators like Union Ivkoni, Tourist Service Holding or Arda Tur for the next days.
today
from £33
tomorrow
from £33
Tuesday
from £33
Wednesday
from £37
Thursday
from £33
Friday
from £33
Saturday
from £33

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Tourist Service Holding
    11h 30m
    18:00
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    05:30
    Athens
    Tourist Service Holding
    Economy
    £33
  • Union Ivkoni
    13h 0m
    07:30
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    20:30
    Athens
    Bus Stop
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £37
  • Ilias Travel
    11h 55m
    18:30
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    06:25
    Athens
    Bus Stop
    Ilias Travel
    Basic
    £43
  • Citylines
    11h 55m
    18:30
    Sofia
    06:25
    Athens
    Citylines
    Basic
    £44
  • Arda Tur
    12h 30m
    17:00
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    05:30
    Athens
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    £47

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Tourist Service Holding
    11h 30m
    18:00
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    05:30
    Athens
    Tourist Service Holding
    Economy
    £33
  • Tourist Service Holding
    11h 20m
    18:00
    Sofia
    Serdika
    05:20
    Athens
    Bus Stop
    Tourist Service Holding
    Basic
    £33
  • Union Ivkoni
    13h 0m
    07:30
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    20:30
    Athens
    Bus Stop
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £37
  • Union Ivkoni
    12h 0m
    20:30
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    08:30
    Athens
    Bus Stop
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £37
  • Arda Tur
    12h 30m
    17:00
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    05:30
    Athens
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    £47

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Tourist Service Holding
    11h 30m
    18:00
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    05:30
    Athens
    Tourist Service Holding
    Economy
    £33
  • Tourist Service Holding
    11h 20m
    18:00
    Sofia
    05:20
    Athens
    Tourist Service Holding
    Basic
    £33
  • Union Ivkoni
    13h 0m
    07:30
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    20:30
    Athens
    Bus Stop
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £37
  • Union Ivkoni
    12h 0m
    20:30
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    08:30
    Athens
    Bus Stop
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £37
  • Citylines
    11h 55m
    18:30
    Sofia
    06:25
    Athens
    Citylines
    Basic
    £43

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Union Ivkoni
    12h 0m
    20:30
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    08:30
    Athens
    Bus Stop
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £37
  • Union Ivkoni
    13h 0m
    07:30
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    20:30
    Athens
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £46
  • Union Ivkoni
    12h 0m
    20:30
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    08:30
    Athens
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £46
  • Arda Tur
    12h 30m
    17:00
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    05:30
    Athens
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    £47
  • Arda Tur
    12h 30m
    17:00
    Sofia
    05:30
    Athens
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    £47

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Tourist Service Holding
    11h 30m
    18:00
    Sofia
    05:30
    Athens
    Tourist Service Holding
    Economy
    £33
  • Union Ivkoni
    13h 0m
    07:30
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    20:30
    Athens
    Bus Stop
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £37
  • Citylines
    11h 55m
    07:00
    Sofia
    18:55
    Athens
    Citylines
    Basic
    £43
  • Ilias Travel
    11h 55m
    07:00
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    18:55
    Athens
    Bus Stop
    Ilias Travel
    Basic
    £43
  • Arda Tur
    12h 30m
    17:00
    Sofia
    05:30
    Athens
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    £47

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Tourist Service Holding
    11h 30m
    18:00
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    05:30
    Athens
    Tourist Service Holding
    Economy
    £33
  • Citylines
    11h 20m
    18:00
    Sofia
    Bratya Miladinovi
    05:20
    Athens
    Bus Stop
    Citylines
    Economy
    £36
  • Union Ivkoni
    13h 0m
    07:30
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    20:30
    Athens
    Bus Stop
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £37
  • Ilias Travel
    11h 55m
    18:30
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    06:25
    Athens
    Bus Stop
    Ilias Travel
    Basic
    £43
  • Arda Tur
    12h 30m
    17:00
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    05:30
    Athens
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    £47

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Tourist Service Holding
    11h 20m
    18:00
    Sofia
    Serdika
    05:20
    Athens
    Bus Stop
    Tourist Service Holding
    Basic
    £33
  • Tourist Service Holding
    11h 30m
    18:00
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    05:30
    Athens
    Bus Stop
    Tourist Service Holding
    Economy
    £33
  • Union Ivkoni
    13h 0m
    07:30
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    20:30
    Athens
    Bus Stop
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £37
  • Union Ivkoni
    12h 0m
    20:30
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    08:30
    Athens
    Bus Stop
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £37
  • Arda Tur
    12h 30m
    17:00
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    05:30
    Athens
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    £47

Frequency of bus connections between Sofia and Athens

See here how frequent the connections between Sofia and Athens are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily coaches from Sofia to Athens. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Sofia and Athens.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 46 coaches from Sofia to Athens, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Athens, with 16 offers.

Facts about coaches from Sofia to Athens

Compare all providers like Union Ivkoni, Tourist Service Holding and Arda Tur that travel 11 times every day by bus from Sofia to Athens in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Athens starting from £33!

Cheapest Bus £33
Fastest Bus 11h 0m
Earliest Coach 07:30
Latest Coach 20:30
Daily Bus Connections 11 Ø
Distance 525.5 km
Coach Companies Union Ivkoni, Tourist Service Holding, Arda Tur, Citylines, Ilias Travel and Maks Trans LTD

Cheapest coach connections from Sofia to Athens

Every day, 11 buses from 6 coach companies leave Sofia for Athens: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 28/04/2024 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 22/04
Tuesday 23/04
Wednesday 24/04
Thursday 25/04
Friday 26/04
Saturday 27/04
Sunday 28/04
£33
Monday 29/04
£33
Tuesday 30/04
£37
Wednesday 01/05
£37
Thursday 02/05
£33
Friday 03/05
£33
Saturday 04/05
£33
Sunday 05/05
£33
Monday 06/05
£33
Tuesday 07/05
£33
Wednesday 08/05
£33
Thursday 09/05
£33
Friday 10/05
£33
Saturday 11/05
£33
Sunday 12/05
£33
Monday 13/05
£33
Tuesday 14/05
£33
Wednesday 15/05
£33
Thursday 16/05
£33
Friday 17/05
£33
Saturday 18/05
£33
Sunday 19/05

The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Athens

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Sofia to Athens, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £33, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sofia to Athens. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £37.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Athens, with £33. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £47.

How to save money travelling from Sofia to Athens

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Sofia to Athens in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Sofia to Athens, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Sofia to Athens are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Sofia to Athens

These are the most booked bus companies between Sofia to Athens from our users.

All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Athens

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Sofia and Athens.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sofia to Athens

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Sofia to Athens? Or which bus companies serve the route Sofia to Athens? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Sofia to Athens bus

How much does a Sofia - Athens coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sofia - Athens bus trip is available from £33 and takes 11h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Sofia to Athens?

The connection Sofia to Athens is offered by 6 companies with ticket prices ranging from £33 to £52. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Sofia - Athens route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Sofia to Athens is offered by roughly 11 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Athens from Sofia take?

The quickest coach from Sofia to Athens is provided by Maks Trans LTD and takes 11h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £52. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sofia to Athens?

The earliest bus to Athens departs from Sofia at 07:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Sofia to Athens?

The latest bus to Athens departs from Sofia at 20:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Sofia - Athens route?

Passengers looking to travel from Sofia to Athens can travel with Union Ivkoni, Tourist Service Holding and Arda Tur. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Athens?

You can check all the direct connections between Sofia and Athens by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Union Ivkoni, Tourist Service Holding and Arda Tur.

What can I take with me on the bus to Athens from Sofia?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Sofia Athens bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Sofia Athens bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Sofia to Athens on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Sofia to Athens

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes from Sofia and Athens

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes from Sofia and from Athens. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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