Bus to Athens

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 11 bus stations in Athens, travel times and of course the best prices for the 45 daily buses to Athens.

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Local Time
Country	Greece
Bus Routes	45
Bus Stations	11
Cheapest Trip	$42
Most popular Bus Companies

Other companies are Arda Tur, FP Travel, Ilias Travel, Maks Trans LTD and Tourist Service Holding

Cheap bus tickets to Athens

Union Ivkoni

12h 30m

0

7:30 AM

Sofia
Central Bus Station

8:00 PM

Athens
Bus Stop

0

Basic

$42

A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/15/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Union Ivkoni

12h 30m

0

7:30 AM

Sofia
Central Bus Station

8:00 PM

Athens
Bus Stop

0

Basic

$46

A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/12/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Skenderbeu shpk

13h 30m

0

5:00 AM

Tirana
East Gate Lindor

7:30 PM

Athens
Bus Stop

0

Economy

$47

A Bus from Skenderbeu shpk goes from East Gate Lindor, Tirana (Albania) at 12/15/2025 5:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/15/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Skenderbeu shpk

13h 30m

0

5:00 AM

Tirana
East Gate Lindor

7:30 PM

Athens
Bus Stop

0

Economy

$48

A Bus from Skenderbeu shpk goes from East Gate Lindor, Tirana (Albania) at 12/12/2025 5:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Arda Tur

11h 15m

0

6:15 PM

Blagoevgrad
Central Bus Station

5:30 AM

Athens
Bus Stop

0

Basic

$50

A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) at 12/12/2025 6:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/13/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
KTEL Thessaloniki

6h 45m

0

7:00 AM

Thessaloniki
Central Bus Station

1:45 PM

Athens
Leoforou Kifisou

0

Economy

$52

A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 12/13/2025 7:00:00 AM to Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/13/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
KTEL Thessaloniki

6h 30m

0

11:15 PM

Thessaloniki
Makedonia Bus Station

5:45 AM

Athens
Leoforou Kifisou

0

Basic

$54

A Bus from KTEL Thessaloniki goes from Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) at 12/12/2025 11:15:00 PM to Leoforou Kifisou, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/13/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Maks Trans LTD

11h 0m

0

6:00 PM

Sofia
Central Bus Station

5:00 AM

Athens
Bus Stop

0

Economy

$61

A Bus from Maks Trans LTD goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/17/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/18/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Citylines

11h 30m

0

6:00 PM

Sofia
Central Bus Station

5:30 AM

Athens
Bus Stop

0

Basic

$62

A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/15/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/16/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Tourist Service Holding

11h 30m

0

6:00 PM

Sofia
Bratya Miladinovi

5:30 AM

Athens
Bus Stop

0

Basic

$63

A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/15/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/16/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Tourist Service Holding

11h 30m

0

6:00 PM

Sofia
Central Bus Station

5:30 AM

Athens
Bus Stop

0

Basic

$65

A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/12/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/13/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Arda Tur

12h 30m

0

5:00 PM

Sofia
Central Bus Station

5:30 AM

Athens
Acharnon

0

Economy

$65

A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/12/2025 5:00:00 PM to Acharnon, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/13/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Ilias Travel

11h 30m

0

7:00 PM

Sofia
Serdika

6:30 AM

Athens
Bus Stop

0

Basic

$65

A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/12/2025 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/13/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
FP Travel

14h 30m

0

9:45 PM

Niš
Bus Station

12:15 PM

Athens
Bus Stop

0

Economy

$90

A Bus from FP Travel goes from Bus Station, Niš (Serbia) at 12/17/2025 9:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/18/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 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.

Your route is not there? In the search bar, we have already filled Athens as your destination. You just have to enter your place of departure. However, if you want to take the bus from Athens, just click on the arrows to change the direction.

We have already set a default travel date. Generally, most people book 3-7 days in advance. If you want to check a specific date, simply select the corresponding day on the calendar to update your search.

Do you already know when you will return by bus from Athens? Then check the return trip straight away and simply select the appropriate date. Are you travelling to Athens with other people? Then indicate how many passengers are joining you and start your search. The search results can be sorted by price, departure and arrival time. They can also be filtered according to stops or companies. Customize everything according to your needs.

By the way: If available, we will also show you information about other modes of transportation, such as trains, carpooling and flights, with which you can get to Athens.

All bus stops in Athens

Bus Stop

Leof. Eleftheriou Venizelou 69

Bus Stop

Leoforou Kifisou

Bus Stop

Acharnon

Acharnon 12

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 11 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: Skenderbeu shpk, Union Ivkoni, KTEL Thessaloniki, Citylines, Tourist Service Holding, Ilias Travel, Maks Trans LTD, Arda Tur and FP Travel

How can I find the best bus-deals to Athens?

Find the best ticket deals to Athens easily with CheckMyBus. Just enter your starting city and travel date in our search and start searching. You can then filter the results according to your needs or sort them by price or travel time.

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.

Why does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals to Athens?

CheckMyBus connects directly to multiple real-time interfaces (APIs) to retrieve first-hand prices and schedules for 45 daily connections from 9 different operators, including real-time seat availability for bus trips to Athens. With validated and constantly updated information from reliable sources, you can easily compare all available options and choose the one that suits you best.

How does the CheckMyBus technology work for trips to Athens?

Matching 9 operators arriving at 11 stations in Athens, resulting in 45 daily connections, requires advanced technology. CheckMyBus retrieves real-time data from booking partners and operators through direct API connections. All information is processed within our infrastructure and provided to you in real-time - within milliseconds.

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