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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Athens to Velingrad

Composite routes from Athens to Velingrad

Cheapest
8 h 40 min
Car
780 km.
from $42
Other
13 h 9 min
Train
450 km.
from $59.74
16 h 32 min
450 km.
from $51.67
33 h 53 min
Bus, Train
450 km.
from $5.43
15 h 46 min
450 km.
from $45.24
11 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
450 km.
from $111.45
10 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
450 km.
from $120.13
13 h 28 min
Bus, Train
450 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$15.22
Bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$10.87
Bus from Piraeus Port Astiggos to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$45.65

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$17.39

Tourist Service Holding AD

Phone:
02 981 13 33
Email:
Website:
en.tourist-service.com/
Bus from Athens to Pazardzhik
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$77.42

Kaleia

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

KTEL Serron

Phone:
+30 23210-22822
Email:
Website:
ktelserron.gr/
Bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$9.78–$14.13
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serres
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.78

BG Razpisanie

Email:
Website:
bgrazpisanie.com/
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Velingrad
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.07

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$184.78
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 Kavala
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$228.26

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

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91
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

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
Train from Thessaloniki to Serres
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.78

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Razlog-T to Velingrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.50–$5.43
Train from Bansko to Velingrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.61–$5.54
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Septemvri
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$2.83–$5.87

Other operators

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Kavala
Ave. Duration:
26h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$81.52–$163.04

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Velingrad is to bus via Blagoevgrad which costs $33.70 - $52.17 and takes 15h 46m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Velingrad?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Velingrad. However, there are services departing from Piraeus Port Astiggos and arriving at Velingrad via Blagoevgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.

How far is it from Athens to Velingrad?

The distance between Athens and Velingrad is 824 km. The road distance is 780.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Velingrad without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 9m and costs $27.17 - $65.22 .

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

It takes approximately 13h 9m to get from Athens to Velingrad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Velingrad bus from?

Athens to Velingrad bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Piraeus Port Astiggos station.

Where does the Athens to Velingrad bus arrive?

Athens to Velingrad bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Blagoevgrad Bus Station.

Can I drive from Athens to Velingrad?

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

Where can I stay near Velingrad?

There are 222+ hotels available in Velingrad. Prices start at $30.35 per night.
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