Bus from Athens to Sofia: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Athens to Sofia on June 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Arda TurBus
34-36 Akominatu str.
SerdikaCheapestFastest
Tourist ServiceBus
Karolou str.
SerdikaNo tags
Union IvkoniBus
Karolou str.
SerdikaNo tags
Union IvkoniBus
Karolou str.
SerdikaNo tags
Union IvkoniBus
Athens Chiou
SerdikaNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:53 PM EEST.

Get from Athens to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just CLP 25,402, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
11h 45mAverage Duration
527 kmDistance
13kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Athens to Sofia by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Athens to Sofia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Athens to Sofia start from CLP 25,402. The average price for this route is around CLP 66,066. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Athens to Sofia?

    The average bus travel time from Athens to Sofia is 11h 45m, covering a distance of 527 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 50m and is operated by Openline.

  3. Which bus companies service the Athens to Sofia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni, Ilias Travel, Openline, LIKEBUS, Karat-S, FlixBus, Arda Tur, Tourist Service Holding, Maks Trans LTD.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Athens to Sofia?

    The earliest bus departs from Athens to Sofia at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Athens to Sofia?

    A bus trip from Athens to Sofia generates an estimated 13.163350000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Athens to Sofia?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Tourist Service Holding, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Athens to Sofia?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Openline has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Athens to Sofia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Athens to Sofia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Maks Trans LTD, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05-31
CLP 65,636
06-01
CLP 65,526
Today
CLP 52,908
06-03
CLP 65,636
06-04
CLP 65,572
06-05
CLP 65,572
06-06
CLP 52,752
06-07
CLP 65,545
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Athens to Sofia was searched and found on Jun 6, 2026 with a price of CLP 52,752

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Athens to Sofia, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from CLP 52,752 to CLP 66,734 for a bus ticket from Athens to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CLP 52,752 which is on 2026-06-06.

Usually Arda Tur will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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