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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Budapest is to bus via Népliget which costs 26 000 Ft - 32 000 Ft and takes 23h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs 19 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athens and arriving at Budapest-Nyugati. Services depart once a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h.

How far is it from Athens to Budapest?

The distance between Athens and Budapest is 1172 km. The road distance is 1436 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Budapest without a car is to bus via Népliget which takes 23h 18m and costs 26 000 Ft - 32 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Athens to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Budapest bus from?

Athens to Budapest bus services, operated by Travel Patrikalos, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Budapest?

The best way to get from Athens to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs 19 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus via Népliget, which costs 26 000 Ft - 32 000 Ft and takes 23h 18m.

Where does the Athens to Budapest bus arrive?

Athens to Budapest bus services, operated by Travel Patrikalos, arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 6:43 PM in Athens and 5:43 PM in Budapest.

Can I drive from Athens to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Budapest is 1436 km. It takes approximately 14h 26m to drive from Athens to Budapest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Athens to Budapest?

Book your Athens to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6644+ hotels available in Budapest.

Athens to Budapest - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Budapest by plane, bus, train, 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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane ATH - BUD
5h 22m
Ft 19,066–60,766
Bus via Népliget
1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
23h 18m
Ft 26,575–31,262
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the train from Crveni Krst to Beograd Centartrain Re
4. Take the train from Beograd Centar to Suboticatrain Ir / ...
5. Take the train from Subotica to Szegedtrain Re
6. Take the train from Szeged to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ic
26h 13m
Ft 37,657–54,577
Drive 1,436 km
1. Drive from Athens to Budapestcar 1,436 km
14h 26m
Ft 99,946–144,367
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest-Nyugatibus
24h
Ft 33,457

Athens to Budapest by bus, foot, and subway

1Weekly Services

23h 18mAverage Duration

Ft 26,575Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,171.6 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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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