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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Athens to Karlovo

Composite routes from Athens to Karlovo

Cheapest
9 h 56 min
Car
931 km.
from $51
Other
8 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
523 km.
from $118.45
15 h 8 min
Train, Bus
522 km.
from $74.67
16 h 20 min
524 km.
Select a ticket
13 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
523 km.
from $376.92
16 h 25 min
Bus, Train
523 km.
from $54.48

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$35.87

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$19.57

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Athens Chiou to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$59.78

Tourist Service Holding AD

Phone:
02 981 13 33
Email:
Website:
en.tourist-service.com/
Bus from Athens to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$77.42

Atlas Taxi

Phone:
+359 89 345 5533
Email:
Website:
atlastaxi.eu/
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$108.70–$260.87

Hebros Bus Ltd.

Phone:
032 65 78 11
Email:
Website:
hebrosbus.com/en
Bus from Plovdiv to Karlovo
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily

Karlovo Intermunicipal Transport

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

Airlines

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.00–$260.87

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$315.22
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$369.57

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$315.22
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$282.61–$1,086.96

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$250.00

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$380.43

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.55–$29.35

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Karlovo
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.59–$7.07
Train from Sofia to Karlovo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.80–$7.61
Train from Ruse to Karlovo
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$10.87
Train from Plovdiv to Karlovo
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.28–$5.11

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Karlovo is to bus and train which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 16h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Karlovo is to fly and train which takes 8h 8m and costs $65.22 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Karlovo?

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

How far is it from Athens to Karlovo?

The distance between Athens and Karlovo is 704 km. The road distance is 932.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Karlovo without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 8m and costs $38.04 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Athens to Karlovo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Karlovo bus from?

Athens to Karlovo bus services, operated by Tourist Service Holding AD, depart from Athens station.

Where does the Athens to Karlovo bus arrive?

Athens to Karlovo bus services, operated by Tourist Service Holding AD, arrive at Plovdiv station.

Can I drive from Athens to Karlovo?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Karlovo is 932 km. It takes approximately 9h 55m to drive from Athens to Karlovo.

Where can I stay near Karlovo?

There are 162+ hotels available in Karlovo. Prices start at $22.76 per night.
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