The cheapest and fastest buses from Athens to Plovdiv
Cheapest price
€48
Average price
€54
Fastest journey
14 h
Average duration
14 h 38 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
471 km
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 €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €48.
Of the 2 buses that leave Athens for Plovdiv 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 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 Sun, Dec 21 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.




Live departures
Athens to Plovdiv bus times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Plovdiv 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) | 14h00 | 5:30 AM Plovdiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:35 PM Athens (Αθήνα) | 14h55 | 6:30 AM Plovdiv | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Athens to Plovdiv
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.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:50, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 471 km distance in 13h 30m.
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 |
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
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FAQs: Bus from Athens to Plovdiv
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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.
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