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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Athens to Blagoevgrad from various bus operators like Tourist Service Holding, Ilias Travel or Union Ivkoni for the next days.

today

$65

tomorrow

Wednesday

$39

Thursday

$39

Friday

$65

Saturday

$39

Sunday

$39

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Tourist Service Holding	9h 50m	7:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	4:50 AM	Blagoevgrad	Central Bus Station		Basic	$65	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 4/20/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) arriving at 4/21/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	11h 30m	8:15 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	7:45 PM	Blagoevgrad	Central Bus Station	Basic	$39	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 4/22/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) arriving at 4/22/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Ilias Travel	10h 0m	5:30 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	3:30 AM	Blagoevgrad	Central Bus Station	Basic	$39	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 4/22/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) arriving at 4/23/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Tourist Service Holding	9h 50m	7:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	4:50 AM	Blagoevgrad	Central Bus Station	Basic	$65	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 4/22/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) arriving at 4/23/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Ilias Travel	10h 0m	5:30 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	3:30 AM	Blagoevgrad	Central Bus Station		Basic	$39	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 4/23/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) arriving at 4/24/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
	Tourist Service Holding	9h 50m	7:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	4:50 AM	Blagoevgrad	Central Bus Station		Basic	$65	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 4/23/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) arriving at 4/24/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Tourist Service Holding	9h 50m	7:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	4:50 AM	Blagoevgrad	Central Bus Station		Basic	$65	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 4/24/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) arriving at 4/25/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Athens to Blagoevgrad via Sofia, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Tourist Service Holding
  
  13h 40m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Athens
  Bus Stop
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Sofia
  Bratya Miladinovi
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $46
  
  A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 4/22/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 4/23/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
- Union Ivkoni
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Blagoevgrad
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 4/23/2026 6:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) arriving at 4/23/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Travel time is 3h 50m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	11h 30m	8:15 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	7:45 PM	Blagoevgrad	Central Bus Station	Basic	$39	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 4/25/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) arriving at 4/25/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Ilias Travel	10h 0m	5:30 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	3:30 AM	Blagoevgrad	Central Bus Station	Basic	$39	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 4/25/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) arriving at 4/26/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Tourist Service Holding	9h 50m	7:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	4:50 AM	Blagoevgrad	Central Bus Station	Basic	$65	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 4/25/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) arriving at 4/26/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	11h 30m	8:15 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	7:45 PM	Blagoevgrad	Central Bus Station	Basic	$39	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 4/26/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) arriving at 4/26/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Ilias Travel	10h 0m	5:30 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	3:30 AM	Blagoevgrad	Central Bus Station	Basic	$39	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 4/26/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) arriving at 4/27/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Tourist Service Holding	9h 50m	7:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	4:50 AM	Blagoevgrad	Central Bus Station	Basic	$65	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 4/26/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) arriving at 4/27/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Athens to Blagoevgrad is $39 on 4/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Athens and Blagoevgrad

See here how frequent the connections between Athens and Blagoevgrad are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Athens to Blagoevgrad. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Athens and Blagoevgrad.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 6 buses from Athens to Blagoevgrad, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Athens and Blagoevgrad, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Athens to Blagoevgrad

Compare all providers like Tourist Service Holding, Ilias Travel and Union Ivkoni that travel 2 times every day by bus from Athens to Blagoevgrad in one click! Book your bus ticket from Athens to Blagoevgrad starting from $39!

Cheapest Bus	$39
Fastest Bus	9h 50m
Earliest Bus	7:00 PM
Latest Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	281.0 miles
Bus Companies	Tourist Service Holding, Ilias Travel and Union Ivkoni

Cheapest bus connections from Athens to Blagoevgrad

Every day, 2 buses from 3 bus companies leave Athens for Blagoevgrad: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/19

Monday 04/20

$65

Tuesday 04/21

Wednesday 04/22

$65

Thursday 04/23

$65

Friday 04/24

$65

Saturday 04/25

$65

Sunday 04/26

$39

Monday 04/27

$39

Tuesday 04/28

$39

Wednesday 04/29

$39

Thursday 04/30

$39

Friday 05/01

$71

Saturday 05/02

$39

Sunday 05/03

$39

Monday 05/04

$39

Tuesday 05/05

$39

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$39

Saturday 05/09

$71

Sunday 05/10

$71

Monday 05/11

$71

Tuesday 05/12

$39

Wednesday 05/13

$71

Thursday 05/14

$39

Friday 05/15

$71

Saturday 05/16

The cheapest time to travel from Athens to Blagoevgrad

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Athens to Blagoevgrad, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $39, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Athens to Blagoevgrad. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $39.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Athens to Blagoevgrad, with $38. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $64.

How to save money travelling from Athens to Blagoevgrad

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Athens to Blagoevgrad in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Athens to Blagoevgrad, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Athens to Blagoevgrad are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Athens to Blagoevgrad

These are the most booked bus companies between Athens to Blagoevgrad from our users.

Union Ivkoni from Athens to Blagoevgrad

Here you will find the key facts about the Union Ivkoni bus route Athens to Blagoevgrad:

Cheapest Price	$39
Fastest Bus	11h 30m
Earliest Bus	8:15 AM
Last Bus	8:15 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	3/27/2026

All bus stations and stops in Athens and Blagoevgrad

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Athens and Blagoevgrad.

Bus Stop

Leof. Eleftheriou Venizelou 69

Leoforou Kifisou

Acharnon

Acharnon 12

Aspropyrgos Town Hall

Skaramagas Eko Shipyard Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

bulevard "Sveti Dimitar Solunski" 10

Service and Comfort on the bus from Athens to Blagoevgrad

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Athens to Blagoevgrad? Or which bus companies serve the route Athens to Blagoevgrad? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Athens to Blagoevgrad bus

How much does a Athens Blagoevgrad bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $39 and takes 11h 30m to reach Blagoevgrad. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Athens to Blagoevgrad?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $39 and $65. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Blagoevgrad.

On average, how many connections are available from Athens to Blagoevgrad each day?

Every day, the Athens to Blagoevgrad bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Athens to Blagoevgrad take?

The fastest bus from Athens to Blagoevgrad is offered by Tourist Service Holding and takes 9h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $65. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Athens to Blagoevgrad?

The earliest bus arriving in Blagoevgrad from Athens starts at 7:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Athens to Blagoevgrad?

The latest bus trip departing from Athens for Blagoevgrad starts at 7:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Athens Blagoevgrad route?

When traveling by bus from Athens to Blagoevgrad, passengers can travel with Tourist Service Holding, Ilias Travel and Union Ivkoni. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Blagoevgrad?

You can check all the direct connections between Athens and Blagoevgrad by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Tourist Service Holding, Ilias Travel and Union Ivkoni.

What can I take with me on the Athens to Blagoevgrad bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Athens Blagoevgrad bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Athens Blagoevgrad bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Athens to Blagoevgrad on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Athens to Blagoevgrad

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

More bus routes to Athens and to Blagoevgrad

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Athens and to Blagoevgrad. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!