The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Athens
Cheapest price
€63
Average price
€63
Fastest journey
11 h 30 m
Average duration
12 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
525 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Athens will cost around €63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €63.
Of the 2 buses that leave Sofia for Athens on Mon, Nov 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 17 the direct buses cover the 525 km distance in an average of 12 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 30 m .
On Mon, Nov 17 the slowest buses will take 12 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.
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Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Athens
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €35.
Distance: 525 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€54 Average price Cheapest | €178 Average price |
12h 37m Average total duration 12h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sofia to Athens bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Athens buses for today, Sunday, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0 | 4:00 PM София, (Sofia) | 11h30 | 3:30 AM Athens (Αθήνα) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6260352 | 5:00 PM София, (Sofia) | 11h30 | 4:30 AM Athens (Αθήνα) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Athens
Buses from Sofia to Athens run on average 4 times per day, taking around 12h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €28 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 23:44. The fastest bus covers the 525 km distance in 11h 0m.
Distance 525 km |
Average bus duration 12h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 11h 0m |
First bus 04:00 |
Last bus 23:44 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, City Lines, Infobus, ArdaTur, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Sofia to AthensYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Athens with Ourbus, City Lines, Infobus, ArdaTur, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as €28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Sofia to Athens
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Athens 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 Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Athens Chiou, located 0.6 miles (906 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sofia to Athens
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Serdika (in the station)
- Bistro Bulgaria (0.2 km)
- Sofia Grill House (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M1, M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
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