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How to get fromAthens to Romaniaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Romania by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane ATH - OTP
    2h 42m
    $81–179

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus bus Simeonidis
    16h 15m
    $89–145

  3. Drive 1,136.4 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Bucharestcar car 1,136.4 km
    13h 55m
    $239–345

  4. Fly to Cluj-Napoca

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane plane ATH - CLJ
    3h 17m
    $119–257

  5. Bus via Ruse

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Rusebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Horoscop Hotelbus bus Pegasus 94 / ...
    19h 20m
    $100–106

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to București, Autogara Militaribus bus N983
    20h 34m
    $125–203

Athens to Romania by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration20h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 812 km
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Romania?

Ulendo Airlink, Tarom, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Bucharest Horoscop Hotel via Ruse Central Bus Station in around 19h 20m.

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