How far is Athens from Plovdiv?

The distance between Athens and Plovdiv is around 472 km (293 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Athens to Plovdiv?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at 34-36 Akominatu str. In Athens, and end it at Sever, in Plovdiv.

Bus Athens to Plovdiv from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Athens to Plovdiv on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Karolou str.	14h	9:00am	Avtogara Yug	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Athens Chiou	14h	7:30am	Plovdiv Central Railway Station	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Athens Chiou	13h 55m	7:25am	Plovdiv Central Railway Station	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Karolou str.	14h	9:00am	Sever	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Karolou str.	15h 15m	9:45am	Sever	No tags

Get from Athens to Plovdiv

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours, and with fares starting at just $107, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

14hAverage Duration

470 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Athens and Plovdiv?

Stops in Athens

A
34-36 Akominatu str.
Akominatou 36, Athina 104 38, Greece
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B
Lagoumitzi str.
Lagoumitzi 63-65, Athina 117 44, Greece
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C
Atheny
Ilia Iliou 68-70, Athina 117 44, Greece
D
Sidirodromon
Sidirodromon 1, Athina 104 44, Greece
E
Evelpidon
Evelpidon 11Α, Athina 113 62, Greece

Stops in Plovdiv

A
Sever
bul. "Hristo Botev" 47, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Athens to Plovdiv by bus

How far is Athens from Plovdiv?
The distance between Athens and Plovdiv is around 472 km (293 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Athens to Plovdiv?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at 34-36 Akominatu str. In Athens, and end it at Sever, in Plovdiv.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-19

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11-20

$104

Today

$104

11-22

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11-23

$104

11-24

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11-25

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11-26

$104

The cheapest trip from Athens to Plovdiv was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $104

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Athens to Plovdiv, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $104 to $104 for a bus ticket from Athens to Plovdiv based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $104 which is on 2025-11-23.