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Eight ways to Travel from Karlovo to Athens

Composite routes from Karlovo to Athens

Cheapest
9 h 55 min
Car
932 km.
from $51
Other
9 h 55 min
Rideshare
932 km.
from $12.16
7 h 42 min
Train, Plane
523 km.
from $118.48
15 h 43 min
Train, bus via Thessaloníki, Train, bus via Thessaloníki
524 km.
from $51.02
16 h 20 min
524 km.
Select a ticket
12 h 11 min
Train, Plane
523 km.
from $376.70
16 h 45 min
Train, Bus
524 km.
from $77.15
18 h
524 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.11–$303.21

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 Bucharest Otopeni to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.80–$429.54

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
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.80–$429.54

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

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Athens
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.75–$442.17

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.16–$25.27
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Piraeus
Ave. Duration:
15h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.43–$69.48

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.21–$27.79
Bus from Plovdiv Central station to Athens
Ave. Duration:
14h 25m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.27–$69.48

Tourist Service Holding AD

Phone:
02 981 13 33
Email:
Website:
en.tourist-service.com/
Bus from Plovdiv to Athens
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.99

Atlas Taxi

Phone:
+359 89 345 5533
Email:
Website:
atlastaxi.eu/
Bus from Ruse to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$126.34–$303.21

Hebros Bus Ltd.

Phone:
032 65 78 11
Email:
Website:
hebrosbus.com/en
Bus from Karlovo to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily

Karlovo Intermunicipal Transport

Website:
karlovo.bg/
Bus from Karlovo to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day

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

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Karlovo to Iskarsko
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.17–$8.21
Train from Karlovo to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.42–$8.84
Train from Karlovo to Ruse
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.58–$12.63
Train from Karlovo to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.65–$5.94

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Karlovo to Athens is to train and bus via Thessaloníki which costs $30.43 - $65.22 and takes 15h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlovo to Athens is to train and fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $65.22 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Karlovo and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlovo to Athens. However, there are services departing from Karlovo and arriving at Athens via Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

How far is it from Karlovo to Athens?

The distance between Karlovo and Athens is 704 km. The road distance is 932.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlovo to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Thessaloníki which takes 15h 43m and costs $30.43 - $65.22 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Karlovo to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlovo to Athens bus from?

Karlovo to Athens bus services, operated by Karlovo Intermunicipal Transport, depart from Karlovo station.

Where does the Karlovo to Athens bus arrive?

Karlovo to Athens bus services, operated by Karlovo Intermunicipal Transport, arrive at Plovdiv station.

Can I drive from Karlovo to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlovo to Athens is 933 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Karlovo 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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