Bus Sofia to Athens: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sofia to Athens

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

today

$64

tomorrow

$45

Sunday

$49

Monday

$45

Tuesday

$42

Wednesday

$51

Thursday

$42

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Tourist Service Holding	11h 30m	6:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$64	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Citylines	11h 30m	7:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$64	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/5/2025 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Arda Tur	12h 30m	5:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Acharnon	Economy	$64	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/5/2025 5:00:00 PM to Acharnon, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	12h 30m	7:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	8:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$45	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Union Ivkoni	11h 30m	8:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	7:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$47	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Maks Trans LTD	11h 0m	6:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:00 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Economy	$60	A Bus from Maks Trans LTD goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Tourist Service Holding	11h 30m	6:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$64	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Arda Tur	12h 30m	5:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Acharnon	Economy	$64	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 5:00:00 PM to Acharnon, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	12h 30m	7:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	8:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$49	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Tourist Service Holding	11h 30m	6:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$64	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Citylines	11h 30m	7:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$64	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Arda Tur	12h 30m	5:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Acharnon	Economy	$64	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/7/2025 5:00:00 PM to Acharnon, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	12h 30m	7:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	8:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$45	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/8/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Tourist Service Holding	11h 30m	6:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$64	A Bus from Tourist Service Holding goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Arda Tur	12h 30m	5:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Acharnon	Economy	$65	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/8/2025 5:00:00 PM to Acharnon, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	12h 30m	7:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	8:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$42	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/9/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Citylines	11h 30m	6:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$63	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Citylines	11h 30m	7:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$63	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/9/2025 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Arda Tur	12h 30m	5:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Acharnon	Economy	$65	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/9/2025 5:00:00 PM to Acharnon, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	12h 30m	7:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	8:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$51	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/10/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Union Ivkoni	11h 30m	8:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	7:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$51	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Citylines	11h 30m	6:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$62	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	12h 30m	7:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	8:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$42	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/11/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Citylines	11h 30m	6:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$62	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Citylines	11h 30m	7:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$62	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/11/2025 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Arda Tur	12h 30m	5:00 PM	Sofia	Sever	5:30 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	Basic	$68	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Sever, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/11/2025 5:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sofia to Athens is $42 on 12/11/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sofia and Athens

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Sofia to Athens. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Sofia and Athens.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 37 buses from Sofia to Athens, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Athens, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Sofia to Athens

Compare all providers like Tourist Service Holding, Union Ivkoni and Citylines that travel 8 times every day by bus from Sofia to Athens in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Athens starting from $42!

Cheapest Bus	$42
Fastest Bus	11h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:00 PM
Latest Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	326.6 miles
Bus Companies	Tourist Service Holding, Union Ivkoni, Citylines, Arda Tur, Ilias Travel and Maks Trans LTD

Cheapest bus connections from Sofia to Athens

Every day, 8 buses from 6 bus companies leave Sofia for Athens: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$64

Saturday 12/06

$64

Sunday 12/07

$49

Monday 12/08

$46

Tuesday 12/09

$42

Wednesday 12/10

$51

Thursday 12/11

$49

Friday 12/12

$45

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$68

Monday 12/15

$45

Tuesday 12/16

$46

Wednesday 12/17

$46

Thursday 12/18

$46

Friday 12/19

$46

Saturday 12/20

$46

Sunday 12/21

$45

Monday 12/22

$47

Tuesday 12/23

$45

Wednesday 12/24

$43

Thursday 12/25

$45

Friday 12/26

$45

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Athens

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

With a price starting from $42, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sofia to Athens. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $45.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Athens, with $42. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $64.

How to save money travelling from Sofia 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 Sofia 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 Sofia 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 Sofia to Athens are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Sofia to Athens

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

Tourist Service Holding from Sofia to Athens

Here you will find the key facts about the Tourist Service Holding bus route Sofia to Athens:

Cheapest Price	$63
Fastest Bus	11h 30m
Earliest Bus	6:00 PM
Last Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

Citylines from Sofia to Athens

Here you will find the key facts about the Citylines bus route Sofia to Athens:

Cheapest Price	$62
Fastest Bus	11h 30m
Earliest Bus	7:00 PM
Last Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

Union Ivkoni from Sofia to Athens

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

Cheapest Price	$42
Fastest Bus	11h 30m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Last Bus	7:30 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Athens

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

Central Bus Station

Knyagina Maria Luisa Boulevard 100

Bratya Miladinovi

Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop

Serdika

Knyaginya Maria Luiza 102

Aleko Hut Hotel

Bus Stop

Leof. Eleftheriou Venizelou 69

Leoforou Kifisou

Acharnon

Acharnon 12

Aspropyrgos Town Hall

Skaramagas Eko Shipyard Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Sofia to Athens? Compare all modes of transports from Sofia to Athens.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sofia to Athens

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

FAQs about the Sofia to Athens bus

How much does a Sofia Athens bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $42 and takes 12h 30m to reach Athens. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $42 and $68. 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 Sofia to Athens each day?

Every day, the Sofia to Athens bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Sofia to Athens is offered by Maks Trans LTD and takes 11h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $60. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sofia to Athens?

The earliest bus arriving in Athens from Sofia starts at 5:00 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 Sofia to Athens?

The latest bus trip departing from Sofia for Athens 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 Sofia Athens route?

When traveling by bus from Sofia to Athens, passengers can travel with Tourist Service Holding, Union Ivkoni 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 Sofia and Athens?

You can check all the direct connections between Sofia 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: Tourist Service Holding, Union Ivkoni and Citylines.

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

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

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