There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Budva by plane, bus, car, shuttle, car ferry, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tivat Airport
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Tivat Airport (TIV)plane ATH - TIV
7h 16m€159–329Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabus
- Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Budva , Autobuska Stanicabus
16h 10m€54–75Bus via Tirana
- Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
- Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Budva, Autobuska Stanicabus
15h 17m€65–105Drive 838 km
- Drive from Athens to Budvacar 838 km
11h 18m€156–224Fly to Podgorica Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)plane ATH - TGD
- Take a shuttle bus from Podgorica Airport to Bečići
8h 36m€174–339Fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane ATH - TIA
- Take the bus from Tirana Airport to Budva, Autobuska Stanicabus
8h 25m€60–209Fly to Dubrovnik Airport, car ferry
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)plane ATH - DBV
- Take the carferry from Dubrovnik to Budvacarferry
8h 27mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
- Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pejebus
- Take the bus from Peja to Sutomore, Autobuska stanicabus
16h 42m€72–110
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Tivat Airport (TIV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Budva is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 16h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Budva is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs €150 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Budva. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Budva, Autobuska Stanica via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.
The distance between Athens and Budva is 719 km. The road distance is 838 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Budva without a car is to bus via Tirana which takes 15h 17m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Athens to Budva, including transfers.
Athens to Budva bus services, operated by Top Lines, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Budva is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs €150 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus via Tirana, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 15h 17m.
Athens to Budva bus services, operated by Top Lines, arrive at Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave station.
Budva is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 7:17 AM in Athens and 6:17 AM in Budva.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Budva, Montenegro?
Air Serbia, Austrian Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Tivat Airport (TIV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Budva, Autobuska Stanica via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 15h 17m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Tivat Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–360
Flights from Athens International Airport to Podgorica Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–320
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +2105203350
- Website
- top-lines.gr
Bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45
- Schedules at
- top-lines.gr
- Phone
- +385 52 451 200
- db.ferry@kompas-travel.com
- Website
- Adriatic Lines
Car ferry from Dubrovnik to Budva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Adriatic Lines
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Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Budva is 838 km. It takes approximately 11h 18m to drive from Athens to Budva.
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