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Velingrad to Athens

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Velingrad, Bulgaria → Athens, Greece

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Eleven ways to Travel from Velingrad to Athens

Composite routes from Velingrad to Athens

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.48–$31.58

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.74–$17.69
Bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serres
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.58–$12.63
Bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Athens
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.58–$51.80

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.16–$20.21
Bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Athens
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.43–$54.32

Tourist Service Holding AD

Phone:
02 981 13 33
Website:
en.tourist-service.com/
Bus from Pazardzhik to Athens
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.99

Kaleia

Phone:
+359 894 77 44 02
Website:
kaleiatravel.com/
Bus from Bansko to Kavala
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily

KTEL Serron

Phone:
+30 23210-22822
Website:
ktelserron.gr/
Bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serres
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$11.37–$16.42
Bus from Serres to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.58–$11.37

BG Razpisanie

Website:
bgrazpisanie.com/
Bus from Velingrad to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.32–$8.21

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.12–$366.37
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Athens
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.17–$214.77
Plane from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.01–$138.97
Plane from Kavala International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.70–$265.30

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.12–$366.37

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.80–$290.57
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Athens
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.17–$214.77
Plane from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.37–$120.02

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.10–$34.11
Train from Serres to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.58–$11.37
Train from Ormenio to Alexandroupoli
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.21–$12.63

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Velingrad to Razlog-T
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.65–$5.94
Train from Velingrad to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.78–$6.06
Train from Velingrad to Septemvri
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.78–$6.19
Train from Septemvri to Iskarsko
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.77–$2.91
Train from Septemvri to Svilengrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.66–$6.06

Other operators

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Kavala to Port
Ave. Duration:
25h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.07–$202.14

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Velingrad to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Velingrad to Athens is to bus via Blagoevgrad which costs $40.22 - $54.35 and takes 15h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Velingrad to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Velingrad to Athens is to drive which takes 8h 36m and costs $152.17 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Velingrad and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Velingrad to Athens. However, there are services departing from Velingrad and arriving at Athens via Blagoevgrad Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.

How far is it from Velingrad to Athens?

The distance between Velingrad and Athens is 824 km. The road distance is 780.8 km.

How do I travel from Velingrad to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Velingrad to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 49m and costs $27.17 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Velingrad to Athens?

It takes approximately 13h 49m to get from Velingrad to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Velingrad to Athens bus from?

Velingrad to Athens bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Velingrad station.

Where does the Velingrad to Athens bus arrive?

Velingrad to Athens bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Blagoevgrad station.

Can I drive from Velingrad to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Velingrad to Athens is 781 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Velingrad to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 11776+ hotels available in Athens. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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