How to Travel from

Sofia to Greece

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Bulgaria Greece Sofia Greece

Cheapest

By car (584 km)

6 h 41 min

584 km.

from $32

Other

Rideshare

6 h 41 min

584 km.

from $7.62

Bus, Train

11 h 22 min

425 km.

from $45.71

Train

13 h 14 min

426 km.

from $63.29

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:

07001 8282

Email:

[email protected]

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 Sofia Central Bus Station to Piraeus

Ave. Duration:

13h 25m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$35.37–$59.38

Citylines

Phone:

+3590885700870

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylines.eu/

Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Thessaloniki

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$20.21–$27.79

Tourist Service Holding AD

Phone:

02 981 13 33

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

en.tourist-service.com/

Bus from Sofia to Athens

Ave. Duration:

11h 30m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$89.99

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 Sofia Airport to Heraklion

Ave. Duration:

3h 5m

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Estimated price:

$75.80–$189.50

Plane from Sofia Airport to International

Ave. Duration:

4h 8m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$120.02–$277.94

Turkish Airlines

Website:

turkishairlines.com/

Plane from Sofia Airport to International

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Tuesday to Sunday

Estimated price:

$189.50–$884.35

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 Sofia Airport to Heraklion

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Sunday

Estimated price:

$151.60–$265.30

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 Sofia Airport to International

Ave. Duration:

5h 40m

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$151.60–$366.37

Tarom

Website:

tarom.ro/

Plane from Sofia Airport to International

Ave. Duration:

4h 40m

Frequency:

Monday

Estimated price:

$126.34–$341.11

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 Rodopolis to Thessaloniki

Ave. Duration:

1h 28m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$4.67–$11.10

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:

+35929311111

Website:

bdz.bg/en

Train from Sofia to Petrich

Ave. Duration:

4h 1m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$5.69–$10.11

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Greece?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Greece is to bus via Piraeus Port Astiggos which costs $32.61 - $52.17 and takes 13h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Greece?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Greece is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $65.22 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Greece?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia and arriving at Athens. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 30m.

How far is it from Sofia to Greece?

The distance between Sofia and Greece is 580 km. The road distance is 791.6 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Greece without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Greece without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 23m and costs $26.09 - $53.26 .

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Greece?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Sofia to Greece, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Greece bus from?

Sofia to Greece bus services, operated by Tourist Service Holding AD, depart from Sofia station.

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Greece?

The best way to get from Sofia to Greece is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $59.78 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29.35 - $70.65 and takes 13h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $77.42 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Sofia to Greece bus arrive?

Sofia to Greece bus services, operated by Tourist Service Holding AD, arrive at Athens station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Greece?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Greece is 792 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Sofia to Greece.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Greece?

Book your Sofia to Greece bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Greece?

There are 108+ hotels available in Greece. Prices start at $37.11 per night.

Parthenon

The Parthenon (/ˈpɑːrθəˌnɒn, -nən/; Ancient Greek: Παρθενών, romanized: Parthenōn ; Greek: Παρθενώνας, romanized: Parthenónas ) is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is considered an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy, and Western civilization.

Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis Museum (Greek: Μουσείο Ακρόπολης, Mouseio Akropolis) is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. The Acropolis Museum also lies over the ruins of part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens.

Plaka

Pláka (Greek: Πλάκα) is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighborhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites.

Greece

Athens is a major coastal urban area in the Mediterranean, and it is both the capital and the largest city of Greece. With its urban area's population numbering over three million, it is also the eighth largest urban area in the European Union. Athens dominates and is the capital of the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years, and its earliest human presence beginning somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennia BC. The city was named after Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom.

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Four ways to Travel from Sofia to Greece

Transport providers

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Citylines

Tourist Service Holding AD

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Bulgaria Air

Sky Express

Tarom

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Greece?

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Greece?

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Greece?

How far is it from Sofia to Greece?

How do I travel from Sofia to Greece without a car?

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Greece?

Where do I catch the Sofia to Greece bus from?

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Greece?

Where does the Sofia to Greece bus arrive?

Can I drive from Sofia to Greece?

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Greece?

Where can I stay near Greece?