The cheapest and fastest buses from Athens to Burgas
Cheapest price
€63
Average price
€67
Fastest journey
18 h 20 m
Average duration
19 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
594 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Athens to Burgas is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Burgas will cost around €67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €63.
Of the 2 buses that leave Athens for Burgas on Sun, Dec 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 594 km distance in an average of 19 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 20 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 20 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Athens to Burgas
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Athens to Burgas among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €53, and a flight costs an average of €167.
Distance: 594 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
€66 Average price Cheapest | €315 Average price |
19h 10m Average total duration 18h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration Fastest 8h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Athens to Burgas bus times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Burgas buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6367936 | 3:30 PM Athens (Αθήνα) | 18h20 | 9:50 AM Burgas, Avtogara Yug (Бургас, Автогара Юг) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Athens to Burgas
Buses from Athens to Burgas run on average 1 times per day, taking around 18h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €53 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:30, the last at 18:30. The fastest bus covers the 594 km distance in 17h 30m.
Distance 594 km |
Average bus duration 18h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €53 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 17h 30m |
First bus 08:30 |
Last bus 18:30 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, City Lines, ArdaTur, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Athens to BurgasYou can travel by bus between Athens to Burgas with Ourbus, City Lines, ArdaTur, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as €53. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
City Lines
Infobus
Ourbus
ArdaTur
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
FAQs: Bus from Athens to Burgas
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Burgas by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Burgas, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Athens, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Athens Chiou and Athens, Akominatou / Favierou (Αθήνα, Ακομινάτου / Φαβιέρου). When arriving in Burgas, you can end your route in coach stations like Burgas, Avtogara Yug (Бургас, Автогара Юг), Burgas, Avtogara Zapad (Бургас, Автогара Запад) and Burgas, Transportna - benzinostantsiya " OMV" (Бургас, Транспортна - бензиностанция " OMV" ).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Athens Chiou, which is located around 0.6 miles (906 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Burgas, Avtogara Yug (Бургас, Автогара Юг), located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Athens to Burgas
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Avtogara (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Local Delights (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 12, 15, 16 Train: Burgas Central Station
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