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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Athens is to bus which costs €75 - €78 and takes 19h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Athens is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €110 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Athens. However, there are services departing from Buchurest and arriving at Athens via Ruse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Athens?

The distance between Bucharest and Athens is 811 km. The road distance is 1135.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 56m and costs €65 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Bucharest to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Athens bus from?

Bucharest to Athens bus services, operated by Omega Group, depart from Buchurest station.

Bus or fly from Bucharest to Athens?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Athens is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €78 and takes 19h 10m.

Where does the Bucharest to Athens bus arrive?

Bucharest to Athens bus services, operated by Omega Group, arrive at Ruse station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Athens is 1135 km. It takes approximately 14h 9m to drive from Bucharest to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12600+ hotels available in Athens.

Bucharest to Athens - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Bucharest to Athens 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 from Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane OTP - ATH
4h 52m
€117–274
Bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Thessaloniki train stationbus N980
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Squarebus
19h 40m
€53–121
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus Simeonidis
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
15h 56m
€68–103
Drive 1,135.1 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Athenscar 1,135.1 km
14h 9m
€207–299
Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BBU - ATH
13h 41m
€85–610
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Athensbus
19h 10m
€75–78

Bucharest to Athens by bus

5Weekly Buses

19h 40mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 811.5 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Tarom, and Aegean Airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchurest to Athens via Ruse in around 19h 10m.

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