Romania → Bulgaria → Greece
From Bucharest to Avdira
520 km • 8 hours
While a bit longer, the drive from Bucharest to Avdira is straightforward and takes about 8 hours through Bulgaria.
Recommended Route
Bucharest → Ruse → Veliko Tarnovo → Kardzhali → Komotini → Avdira
Distance: 520 km
Open Route in Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tUvUUcL7zUr1Q9UM8
Route Details
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Take DN5/E70/E85, Bulgaria Blvd. and Route 5 to Route 55 to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria. Take the exit to Svilengrad from Route 5
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Take Route 5 to Stara Zagora from Route 55 and Route 6
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Follow Route 5 and E85 to Route 5 to Haskovo. Take the exit to Haskovo/Kardzhali from Route 8
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Take Egnatia Odos/E90/A2 to Komotini, Greece from Komotini - Bulgarian Border Regional Road
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Follow Egnatia Odos/E90/A2 to Xanthi-Avdira Regional Road for Vistonida. Take the exit for PORTO LAGOE/THANARI/EO2 from Egnatia Odos/E90/A2
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Follow Xanthi-Avdira Regional Road and Georgios Balabanidis towards Demokritou to Limenas Avdira
Border Crossing
From 1 January 2025, land border crossings from Bulgaria to Greece will be free, without the old passport or ID checks. Bulgaria and Romania have fully joined the Schengen area, abolishing systematic checks at internal EU land borders.
*For official updates on travel rules, you can consult the European Union's Your Europe portal.
Travel TIPS
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Start early to arrive before afternoon
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Bulgarian vignette required
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Recommended rest stops in Ruse and Kardzhali
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Many Romanians visit Avdira