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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Tulcea is to train and bus which costs $95 - $170 and takes 22h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Tulcea is to fly and train which takes 11h 9m and costs $130 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Tulcea?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Tulcea. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Tulcea via Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 31m.

How far is it from Athens to Tulcea?

The distance between Athens and Tulcea is 1091 km. The road distance is 1401.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Tulcea without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 2m and costs $95 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Athens to Tulcea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Tulcea bus from?

Athens to Tulcea bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Where does the Athens to Tulcea bus arrive?

Athens to Tulcea bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.

Can I drive from Athens to Tulcea?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Tulcea is 1402 km. It takes approximately 17h 18m to drive from Athens to Tulcea.

Where can I stay near Tulcea?

There are 143+ hotels available in Tulcea.

Athens to Tulcea - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Tulcea by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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 to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)ATH - OTP
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Tulcea
9h 47m
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to TulceaSimeonidis
22h 2m
$96–166
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to ThessalonikiBsf
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to TulceaSimeonidis
44h 40m
$159–242
Drive 1,401.6 km
1. Drive from Athens to Tulcea1,401.6 km
17h 18m
$294–425
Fly to Constanţa Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Constanţa Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport (CND)ATH - CND
2. Take the train from Ram. M.K.P. Aj. M. to Tulcea Oraş
11h 9m
$138–431
Fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)ATH - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chişinău Sud Vest to Galaţi
3. Take the bus from Galați to Tulcea
13h 44m
$187–360
Fly to Varna Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)ATH - VAR
2. Take the bus from Nisipurile de Aur to Constanta
3. Take the train from Constanţa to Tulcea Oraş
14h 51m
$232–461
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastiriou
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to TulceaSimeonidis
22h 31m
$119–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival TerminalUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Tulcea
27h 15m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

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2h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,090.6 km
Duration: 9h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Tulcea via Thessaloniki Monastiriou and Thessaloniki in around 22h 31m.

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