Athens to Plovdiv bus with City Lines

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Athens to Plovdiv

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

€57

Average price

€58

Fastest journey

14 h

Average duration

14 h 38 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

471 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Athens to Plovdiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Athens to Plovdiv will cost around €58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €57.

Fast buses

Of the 2 buses that leave Athens for Plovdiv on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 471 km distance in an average of 14 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h .

On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 15 h 15 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.

Ourbus
03:30PM15h15
Athens
06:45AMPlovdiv
571One-way
0 transfers
City Lines
02:30PM14h00
Athens
04:30AMPlovdiv
601One-way
0 transfers

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Athens to Plovdiv bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 12:45 AM
Last updated at 12:45 AM

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Tickets
infobus_ardatur62203453:30 PM Athens (Αθήνα)
14h00
5:30 AM Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг)0 transfersDirect
ams_infobus61793175:00 PM Athens (Αθήνα)
14h00
7:00 AM Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Athens to Plovdiv

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BulgariaBulgaria
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Buses from Athens to Plovdiv run on average 3 times per day, taking around 14h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €48 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
471 km
Average bus duration
14h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
€48
Buses per day
3
Direct buses
3
Fastest bus
13h 30m
First bus
04:50
Last bus
19:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: City Lines, Ourbus, Infobus, ArdaTur, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Athens to PlovdivYou can travel by bus between Athens to Plovdiv with City Lines, Ourbus, Infobus, ArdaTur, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as €48. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

City Lines

About
\City Lines\" can refer to several different bus companies. One prominent example is Citylines, a leading Bulgarian bus company headquartered in Sofia. It operates an extensive network of 44 routes, connecting 22 cities across Bulgaria and serving 9 European nations with an average of 19 trips daily. Citylines coaches offer amenities such as air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and Wi-Fi connectivity. Another is Rochester City Lines, a family-owned and operated charter bus company in Minnesota, United States, providing services for college, corporate, event, religious, school, and workforce transportation. They offer a fleet including motorcoaches, minibuses, and executive vans. Historically, National City Lines, Inc. (NCL) was a significant public transportation holding company in the United States, founded in 1920. NCL acquired numerous local transit systems, often converting streetcar lines to bus operations, a practice sometimes referred to as \"bustitution.\" Additionally, \"City Line\" is also the name of a bus rapid transit (BRT) line in Spokane, Washington, operated by the Spokane Transit Authority. This 6-mile route, which opened in 2023, utilizes modern, zero-emission battery-electric buses and connects key areas including downtown Spokane and the University District."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
13h 30m
Cheapest Price
€60
City Lines frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 8kg (55x35x25) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible restrooms.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; must be booked in advance.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.

Infobus

About
Infobus is an international IT company that operates as an online service for finding and purchasing bus, train, and plane tickets, rather than being a bus company itself. Established in 2002, Infobus acts as an intermediary between passengers and various transport carriers, particularly helping smaller bus companies offer online booking services. They utilize their own \BusSystem\" to manage routes and ticket sales globally. Infobus covers over 30 countries and 300 cities, offering a wide range of routes and daily departures. While amenities can vary by carrier, Infobus aims to provide affordable and convenient travel with features like online booking, 24/7 support, and prompt notifications."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
13h 30m
Cheapest Price
€57
Infobus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; may require prior reservation and an additional fee.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets may require a separate ticket.

Ourbus

About
Union Ivkoni International is a prominent bus company based in Sofia, Bulgaria, established in 1992. It is recognized as the largest bus carrier in Bulgaria and a leader in bus transport across Europe. The company offers extensive services, including regular bus lines, bus rentals, and bus tours, with over 715 daily departures to more than 100 towns in Bulgaria and over 150 towns in Central and Western Europe, Greece, and Turkey. Union Ivkoni also operates its own tourist brand, Uni Holidays, providing various excursions, vacations, and plane tickets.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
15h 15m
Cheapest Price
€48
Ourbus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
Additional luggage
10 USD per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Service animals allowed.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.

ArdaTur

About
ArdaTur is a bus company based in Haskovo, Bulgaria, established in 1991. It offers extensive bus services across seven countries, including Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Germany. ArdaTur operates over 233 daily departures, primarily from major cities like Istanbul, Sofia, and Thessaloniki, providing both intercity and regional routes. The company emphasizes passenger comfort with amenities such as Wi-Fi, restrooms, individual monitors, and complimentary food and drinks on international lines. ArdaTur maintains a modern fleet of over 80 luxury buses and has its own garage and service facility to ensure vehicle reliability and safety.
Luggage & cancellation policy
ArdaTur frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage up to 15 kg and two pieces of checked luggage up to 35 kg each are included.
Additional luggage
Additional baggage or cargo is accepted for transport if there is free space and for a separate charge.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, with refunds ranging from 50% to 100% depending on the time before departure, and no refunds for cancellations less than 24 hours prior.
Refund
If the trip is delayed through the fault of the carrier, 100% of the ticket value and compensation for direct costs to the place of departure will be refunded with supporting documents.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are possible when buying a ticket or at Arda Tur offices up to 24 hours before departure during weak periods and 72 hours during busy periods.
Toilets
Accessibility
Passengers with disabilities receive discounts and priority seating, and folding wheelchairs are transported free of charge with advance registration.
Bikes
Only foldable bikes are allowed.

Citylines

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
14h 0m
Cheapest Price
€27
Citylines frequency
1 a day

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
15h 15m
Union Ivkoni - Unibus frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Athens to Plovdiv

FAQs: Take the bus from Athens to Plovdiv with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Plovdiv.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Athens to Plovdiv can start from as little as €37 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Athens to Plovdiv is €51; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Athens to Plovdiv coach travel time is 13 h   for the 471 km long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Athens to Plovdiv leaves at 05: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Athens to Plovdiv leaves at 17: 00.
For the route from Athens to Plovdiv you can take a coach with City Lines, Ourbus, Eurolines Deutschland, Brittany Ferries, Infobus or Arda Tur. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Athens to Plovdiv on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Athens, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL (Άθενς, Λεωφόρου Κηφισού - ΚΤΕΛ ΚΗΦΙΣΟΥ), Athens Chiou and Athens, Akominatou / Favierou (Αθήνα, Ακομινάτου / Φαβιέρου). When arriving in Plovdiv, you can end your journey in coach stations like Plovdiv, Tsentralna Gara (Пловдив, Централна Гара), Plovdiv, North Bus Station and Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL (Άθενς, Λεωφόρου Κηφισού - ΚΤΕΛ ΚΗΦΙΣΟΥ), which is located around 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Plovdiv, Tsentralna Gara (Пловдив, Централна Гара), located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Athens to Plovdiv by coach is October.
You have options as you can travel from Athens to Plovdiv 2 different ways: coach or flight.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Athens to Plovdiv

Athens
Plovdiv
The major bus station for departures in Athens is Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη) for your trip from Athens to Plovdiv.
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