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How to get fromAthens to Bucharestby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane ATH - OTP
    4h 54m
    $57–152

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus bus Simeonidis
    15h 59m
    $87–138

  3. Drive  1,136.4 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Bucharestcar car 1,136.4 km
    13h 55m
    $239–345

  4. Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane plane ATH - BBU
    8h 57m
    $113–293

  5. Bus via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to București, Autogara Militaribus bus 983 / ...
    18h 45m
    $70–156

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Ruse Tsar Osvoboditelbus bus Citylines 83
    2. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Horoscop Hotelbus bus Pegasus 94 / ...
    19h
    $78–107

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Rusebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Horoscop Hotelbus bus Pegasus 94 / ...
    19h 20m
    $97–103

Athens to Bucharest by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 812 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Bucharest, Romania?

Ulendo Airlink, Tarom, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to București, Autogara Militari via Thessaloniki Monastiriou and Thessaloniki train station in around 18h 45m.

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