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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Calafat is to train and bus via Vidin which costs $55 - $85 and takes 17h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Calafat is to fly and train which takes 8h 42m and costs $95 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Calafat?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Calafat. However, there are services departing from Athens Karolou and arriving at Calafat via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

How far is it from Athens to Calafat?

The distance between Athens and Calafat is 1093 km. The road distance is 966.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Calafat without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 47m and costs $65 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 17h 24m to get from Athens to Calafat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Calafat bus from?

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

Where does the Athens to Calafat bus arrive?

Athens to Calafat bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Can I drive from Athens to Calafat?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Calafat is 967 km. It takes approximately 11h 49m to drive from Athens to Calafat.

Where can I stay near Calafat?

There are 55+ hotels available in Calafat.

Athens to Calafat - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Athens to Calafat by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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

Train, bus via Vidin
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1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain
17h 24m
$56–83
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Calafatbus
17h 47m
$65–111
Drive 966.6 km
1. Drive from Athens to Calafatcar 966.6 km
11h 49m
$203–293
Fly to Sofia Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ATH - SOF
2. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain
11h 30m
$84–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Calafatbus 1950
18h 5m
$73–107
Bus via Athens
1. Take the bus from Athens to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Calafatbus 1950
19h 55m
$98–115
Train, bus via Blagoevgrad
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Serrestrain Re
3. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Sofiatrain
5. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain
20h 37m
$60–93
Fly to Craiova Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Craiova Airport (CRA)plane ATH - CRA
2. Take the train from Ram. Jiu to Calafattrain
8h 42m
$99–343
Fly to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)plane ATH - BEG
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Zaječar, Autobuska Stanica Zaječar/Bulevar Dr Zorana Dindicabus
3. Drive from Zaječar, Autobuska Stanica Zaječar/Bulevar Dr Zorana Dindica to Calafatcar
11h 26m
$114–279
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ATH - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiovashuttle
3. Take the train from Craiova to Calafattrain
13h 8m
$105–262

Athens to Calafat by train and bus

5Weekly Services

17h 47mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,093.2 km
Duration: 17h 24m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Calafat, Romania?

You can take a bus from Athens Karolou to Calafat via Sofia in around 18h 5m.

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