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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $75 - $120 and takes 15h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $130 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Athens Karolou and arriving at Bucharest Horoscop Hotel via Ruse Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.

How far is it from Athens to Bucharest?

The distance between Athens and Bucharest is 813 km. The road distance is 1145.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 59m and costs $75 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Athens to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Bucharest bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Athens to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Athens to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $130 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 19h.

Where does the Athens to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Athens to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Bucharest is 1145 km. It takes approximately 13h 40m to drive from Athens to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5372+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Athens to Bucharest - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ATH - OTP
4h 38m
$130–320
Bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to București, Autogara Militaribus N980
19h 15m
$60–133
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus Simeonidis
15h 59m
$75–115
Drive 1,145.1 km
1. Drive from Athens to Bucharestcar 1,145.1 km
13h 40m
$241–347
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Ruse Tsar Osvoboditelbus Citylines 83
2. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Horoscop Hotelbus Pegasus 94 / ...
19h
$88–114
Bus via Athens
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rusebus
2. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Horoscop Hotelbus Pegasus 94 / ...
19h 20m
$93–96

Athens to Bucharest by bus

3Weekly Buses

19hAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 813.1 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens Karolou to Bucharest Horoscop Hotel via Ruse Central Bus Station in around 19h.

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