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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Budapest by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane ATH - BUD
    5h 22m
    Ft 19,066–60,766
  2. Bus via Népliget

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus bus
    23h 18m
    Ft 26,575–31,262
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    3. Take the train from Crveni Krst to Beograd Centartrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Beograd Centar to Suboticatrain train Ir / ...
    5. Take the train from Subotica to Szegedtrain train Re
    6. Take the train from Szeged to Budapest-Nyugatitrain train Ic
    26h 13m
    Ft 37,657–54,577
  4. Drive 1,436 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Budapestcar car 1,436 km
    14h 26m
    Ft 99,946–144,367
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest-Nyugatibus bus
    24h
    Ft 33,457

Athens to Budapest by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration23h 18mAverage Duration
TicketFt 26,575Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Budapest, Hungary?

Wizz Air, Aegean Airlines, and Ryanair fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) twice daily. Alternatively, Siamos Tours operates a bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanus once a week. Tickets cost Ft 26,000–31,000 and the journey takes 23h.

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