Bus Plovdiv to Athens: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Plovdiv to Athens

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

today

tomorrow

$52

Wednesday

$71

Thursday

$52

Friday

$71

Saturday

$52

Sunday

$52

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	15h 30m	4:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	8:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$52	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/21/2026 4:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/21/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Citylines	14h 45m	3:45 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$71	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/21/2026 3:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/22/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
Tourist Service Holding	14h 40m	2:50 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$83	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/21/2026 2:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/22/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	15h 45m	1:45 PM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Acharnon	Economy	$71	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/22/2026 1:45:00 PM to Acharnon, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/23/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Tourist Service Holding	14h 40m	2:50 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$71	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/22/2026 2:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/23/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Citylines	14h 45m	3:45 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$71	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/22/2026 3:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/23/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Plovdiv to Athens via Sofia, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Union Ivkoni
  
  20h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:25 AM
  
  Plovdiv
  North Bus Station
  
  12:35 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/23/2026 10:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 4/23/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- Union Ivkoni
  
  12h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Athens
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $44
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 4/23/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/24/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Travel time is 5h 55m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	15h 30m	4:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	8:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$52	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/23/2026 4:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/23/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Tourist Service Holding	14h 40m	2:50 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$71	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/23/2026 2:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/24/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Citylines	14h 45m	3:45 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$71	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/23/2026 3:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/24/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
Arda Tur	15h 45m	1:45 PM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Acharnon	Economy	$71	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/23/2026 1:45:00 PM to Acharnon, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/24/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Ilias Travel	14h 45m	3:45 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop		Basic	$71	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/24/2026 3:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/25/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Plovdiv to Athens via Sofia, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Union Ivkoni
  
  20h 20m
  
  0
  
  10:25 AM
  
  Plovdiv
  North Bus Station
  
  12:35 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/25/2026 10:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 4/25/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- Union Ivkoni
  
  11h 45m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:45 AM
  
  Athens
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $44
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 4/25/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/26/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Travel time is 5h 35m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	15h 30m	4:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	8:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$52	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/25/2026 4:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/25/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Union Ivkoni	15h 0m	3:45 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	6:45 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$52	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/25/2026 3:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/26/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Citylines	14h 45m	3:45 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$71	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/25/2026 3:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/26/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
Arda Tur	15h 45m	1:45 PM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Acharnon	Economy	$71	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/25/2026 1:45:00 PM to Acharnon, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/26/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Tourist Service Holding	14h 40m	2:50 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$83	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/25/2026 2:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/26/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	15h 30m	4:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	8:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$52	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/26/2026 4:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/26/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Ilias Travel	15h 20m	3:45 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	7:05 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$52	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/26/2026 3:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/27/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
Tourist Service Holding	14h 40m	2:50 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$71	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/26/2026 2:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/27/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Citylines	14h 45m	3:45 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$71	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/26/2026 3:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/27/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
Arda Tur	15h 45m	1:45 PM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Acharnon	Economy	$71	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 4/26/2026 1:45:00 PM to Acharnon, Athens (Greece) arriving at 4/27/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Plovdiv to Athens is $52 on 4/30/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Plovdiv and Athens

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Plovdiv to Athens. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Plovdiv and Athens.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 24 buses from Plovdiv to Athens, while Night sees the fewest connections between Plovdiv and Athens, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Plovdiv to Athens

Compare all providers like Union Ivkoni, Tourist Service Holding and Citylines that travel 5 times every day by bus from Plovdiv to Athens in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plovdiv to Athens starting from $52!

Cheapest Bus	$52
Fastest Bus	14h 40m
Earliest Bus	4:30 AM
Latest Bus	3:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	292.0 miles
Bus Companies	Union Ivkoni, Tourist Service Holding, Citylines, Ilias Travel and Arda Tur

Cheapest bus connections from Plovdiv to Athens

Every day, 5 buses from 5 bus companies leave Plovdiv for Athens: 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

Tuesday 04/21

$71

Wednesday 04/22

$71

Thursday 04/23

$52

Friday 04/24

$71

Saturday 04/25

$52

Sunday 04/26

$71

Monday 04/27

$82

Tuesday 04/28

$52

Wednesday 04/29

$71

Thursday 04/30

$52

Friday 05/01

$52

Saturday 05/02

$71

Sunday 05/03

$52

Monday 05/04

$71

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$71

Saturday 05/09

$53

Sunday 05/10

$82

Monday 05/11

$52

Tuesday 05/12

$52

Wednesday 05/13

$71

Thursday 05/14

$71

Friday 05/15

$71

Saturday 05/16

The cheapest time to travel from Plovdiv to Athens

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

With a price starting from $52, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Plovdiv to Athens. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $71.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plovdiv to Athens, with $52. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $52.

How to save money travelling from Plovdiv to Athens

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 Plovdiv to Athens 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 Plovdiv to Athens, 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 Plovdiv to Athens are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Plovdiv to Athens

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

Union Ivkoni from Plovdiv to Athens

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

Cheapest Price	$52
Fastest Bus	15h 0m
Earliest Bus	4:30 AM
Last Bus	4:30 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	3/27/2026

Ilias Travel from Plovdiv to Athens

Here you will find the key facts about the Ilias Travel bus route Plovdiv to Athens:

Cheapest Price	$52
Fastest Bus	14h 45m
Earliest Bus	3:45 PM
Last Bus	3:45 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	3/27/2026

All bus stations and stops in Plovdiv and Athens

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

Central Bus Station

bulevard "Hristo Botev" 47

North Bus Station

bulevard "Hristo Botev" 47

Plovdiv ul Kapitan Raycho Nikolov Bus Stop

Mototsentŭr Bus Stop

Bus Stop

Leof. Eleftheriou Venizelou 69

Leoforou Kifisou

Acharnon

Acharnon 12

Aspropyrgos Town Hall

Skaramagas Eko Shipyard Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plovdiv to Athens

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

FAQs about the Plovdiv to Athens bus

How much does a Plovdiv Athens bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $52 and takes 15h 30m to reach Athens. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $52 and $83. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Athens.

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

Every day, the Plovdiv to Athens bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Plovdiv to Athens is offered by Tourist Service Holding and takes 14h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $83. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plovdiv to Athens?

The earliest bus arriving in Athens from Plovdiv starts at 4:30 AM. 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 Plovdiv to Athens?

The latest bus trip departing from Plovdiv for Athens starts at 3:45 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 Plovdiv Athens route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Athens?

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

What can I take with me on the Plovdiv to Athens 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 Plovdiv Athens 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 Plovdiv Athens 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 Plovdiv to Athens on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Plovdiv to Athens?

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

Basic

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

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Plovdiv and to Athens

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