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

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  1. Fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane ATH - BUD
    5h 37m
    Ft 15,829–59,129

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Budapestbus bus
    18h 57m
    Ft 35,046–50,155

  3. Drive  1,427.4 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Budapestcar car 1,427.4 km
    14h 48m
    Ft 99,798–144,153

  4. Fly to Vienna International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane ATH - VIE
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train
    7h 57m
    Ft 30,079–94,779

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus bus
    23h 40m
    Ft 29,601–53,979

  6. Bus via Athens

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus
    24h 30m
    Ft 31,847

  7. Bus via Nyugati pályaudvar M

    1. Take the bus from Atheny, F.P. Travel Holidays to Budapest, Olajliget u. 44, 1103bus bus
    24h 57m
    Ft 44,176

Athens to Budapest by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration23h 40mAverage Duration
TicketFt 29,601Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,171.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Siamos Tours operates a bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanus once a week. Tickets cost Ft 29,000–55,000 and the journey takes 23h.

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