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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Vratsa by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ATH - SOF
    2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Mezdratrain train
    8h 12m
    $74–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 80 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Vratsabus bus
    14h 12m
    $56–74

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Sofia Serdikabus bus
    3. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Vratsatrain train Ic / ...
    14h 16m
    $81–100

  4. Drive  857.6 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Vratsacar car 857.6 km
    10h 20m
    $176–255

  5. Train, bus via Mezdra

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sofiabus bus 983
    3. Take the train from Sofia to Mezdratrain train Re / ...
    14h 31m
    $58–103

  6. Bus via Vratsa

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Vratsabus bus
    17h 5m

Athens to Vratsa by train and bus

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration14h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 709.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Vratsa, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Athens Karolou to Vratsa via Sofia Serdica Bus Station and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 14h 12m.

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