All about buses to Athens
Are you looking for a cheap bus to Athens? Compare all 9 bus companies to Athens and find out departure and arrival times, all 8 bus stations in Athens, travel times and of course the best prices for the 37 daily buses to Athens.
| Local Time | |
| Country | Greece |
| Bus Routes | 37 |
| Bus Stations | 8 |
| Cheapest Trip | $46 |
| Most popular Bus Companies | |
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| Other companies are Arda Tur, Citylines, Ilias Travel, KTEL Kavala and Tourist Service Holding | |
Cheap bus tickets to Athens
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Union Ivkoni12h 30m07:30 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station8:00 PMAthensBus Stop0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/14/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 8/14/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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Skenderbeu shpk13h 30m05:00 AMTiranaEast Gate Lindor7:30 PMAthensBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Skenderbeu shpk goes from East Gate Lindor, Tirana (Albania) at 8/14/2025 5:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 8/14/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
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Skenderbeu shpk13h 0m05:30 AMElbasanLibrazhd Bound Bus/Minibus Station7:30 PMAthensBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Skenderbeu shpk goes from Librazhd Bound Bus/Minibus Station, Elbasan (Albania) at 8/15/2025 5:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 8/15/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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Arda Tur11h 15m06:15 PMBlagoevgradCentral Bus Station5:30 AMAthensBus Stop0BasicA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) at 8/15/2025 6:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 8/16/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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KTEL Thessaloniki6h 45m07:15 AMThessalonikiCentral Bus Station2:00 PMAthensLeoforou Kifisou0BasicA Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 8/15/2025 7:15:00 AM to Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) arriving at 8/15/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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KTEL Thessaloniki6h 45m07:15 AMThessalonikiCentral Bus Station2:00 PMAthensLeoforou Kifisou0BasicA Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 8/14/2025 7:15:00 AM to Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) arriving at 8/14/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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Citylines11h 30m06:00 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station5:30 AMAthensBus Stop0BasicA Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/20/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 8/21/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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Tourist Service Holding11h 30m06:00 PMSofiaSerdika5:30 AMAthensBus Stop0BasicA Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/14/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 8/15/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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Ilias Travel12h 0m06:30 PMSofiaSerdika6:30 AMAthensBus Stop0BasicA Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/14/2025 6:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 8/15/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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Maks Trans LTD11h 0m06:00 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station5:00 AMAthensBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Maks Trans LTD goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/16/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 8/17/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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Tourist Service Holding11h 30m06:00 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station5:30 AMAthensBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/15/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 8/16/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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Arda Tur12h 30m05:00 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station5:30 AMAthensAcharnon0EconomyA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/15/2025 5:00:00 PM to Acharnon, Athens (Greece) arriving at 8/16/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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KTEL Kavala9h 0m09:00 AMKavalaBus Stop6:00 PMAthensLeoforou Kifisou0BasicA Bus from KTEL Kavala goes from Bus Stop, Kavala (Greece) at 8/14/2025 9:00:00 AM to Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) arriving at 8/14/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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Union Ivkoni12h 30m07:30 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station8:00 PMAthensBus Stop0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/14/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 8/14/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
On this page, we also show you the cheapest bus tickets to Athens over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about intercity bus stops in Athens which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Athens.
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FAQs about the bus route to Athens
Is there a direct bus to Athens?
Whether there is a direct bus route to Athens depends on which city you are traveling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out whether there is a direct bus connection to Athens. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.
What can I take with me on my bus ride to Athens?
Depending on which provider you travel to Athens with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment and amenities does the bus to Athens have?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most buses now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Free Luggage, are often free of charge. Some bus providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Bulky luggage and Drinks. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the bus to Athens on your planned travel date.
Which bus stops are there in Athens?
There is a total of 8 bus stops in Athens. Most buses stop at Bus Stop. Check out our map of Athens to find the bus stop that suits you best.
Which bus companies go to Athens?
There are 9 bus providers going to Athens: Union Ivkoni, KTEL Thessaloniki, Skenderbeu shpk, Maks Trans LTD, Citylines, Tourist Service Holding, Arda Tur, KTEL Kavala and Ilias Travel
How can I find the best bus-deals to Athens?
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How much could I save by comparing buses to Athens?
How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Athens. Usually, you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance.
To find the cheapest offer to Athens, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.
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