What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Bran?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Bran is to train and drive and night train which costs $85 - $140 and takes 24h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Bran?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Bran is to drive which takes 16h 43m and costs $260 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Bran?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Bran. However, there are services departing from Athens Karolou and arriving at Bran via Ruse Central Bus Station and Bucharest Otopeni Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 3m.

How far is it from Athens to Bran?

The distance between Athens and Bran is 1031 km. The road distance is 1265.3 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Bran without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Bran without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 46m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Bran?

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Athens to Bran, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Bran bus from?

Athens to Bran bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Athens Karolou station.

Where does the Athens to Bran bus arrive?

Athens to Bran bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel station.

Can I drive from Athens to Bran?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Bran is 1265 km. It takes approximately 16h 43m to drive from Athens to Bran.

Where can I stay near Bran?

There are 3820+ hotels available in Bran.

Athens to Bran - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and night train

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Bran by plane, bus, train, car, or night train

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ATH - OTP
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Branbus
8h 28m
Train, drive, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain Re
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Petrichcar
4. Take the train from Petrich to Sofiatrain Ic
5. Take the train from Sofia to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic
6. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
7. Take the train from Bucharest to Buşteni Hm.train
24h 17m
$86–138
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Branbus
21h 46m
Drive 1,265.3 km
1. Drive from Athens to Brancar 1,265.3 km
16h 43m
$266–384
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Ruse Tsar Osvoboditelbus
2. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Henri Coandă Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Branbus
24h 3m
Bus via Athens
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rusebus
2. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Henri Coandă Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Branbus
24h 23m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to București, Autogara Militaribus N983
2. Take the train from Bucharest to Brașovtrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Braşov
24h 58m
$118–201

Athens to Bran by bus and train

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24h 58mAverage Duration

$118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,031.2 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Bran, Brașov, Romania?

You can take a bus from Athens Karolou to Bran via Ruse Central Bus Station, Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport, and Bucharest Otopeni Airport in around 24h 3m.

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