Bulgaria → Greece
From Plovdiv to Avdira
220 km • 3 hours
A scenic three-hour drive through the Rhodope Mountains, connecting historic Plovdiv with the tranquility and ancient aura of the Thracian Sea.
Recommended Route
Plovdiv → Asenovgrad → Kardzhali → Momchilgrad → Komotini → Avdira
Distance: 220 km
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Route Details
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Take 862 "Hristo Botev" Blvd. and "Naicho Tsanov" Blvd. to "Mendeleev" Blvd./Bul. "Asenovgradsko Shose"
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Drive from Republic Square II–58 and Route 5 to Komotini, Greece
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Take Epar. Od. Komotinis - Bulgaria Borgosa and Dovest Komotinis to Merakhia Serron/EO2
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Turn right at Merakhia Serron/EO2
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Continue to follow EO2
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Drive towards Dimokritou to Limenas Avderon
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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Fill up with fuel in Bulgaria (cheaper)
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Carry cash for tolls
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Weekend mornings have less traffic
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