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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Athens is to bus and train which costs €70 - €110 and takes 15h 56m.

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 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Athens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Athens. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 30m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Athens?

The distance between Bucharest and Athens is 811 km. The road distance is 1132 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 €70 - €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 Union Ivkoni, depart from București, Autogara Militari 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 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €130 and takes 20h 30m.

Where does the Bucharest to Athens bus arrive?

Bucharest to Athens bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Athens station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Athens is 1132 km. It takes approximately 14h 7m to drive from Bucharest to Athens.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to Athens?

Book your Bucharest to Athens bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12439+ hotels available in Athens.

Bucharest to Athens - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 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)OTP - ATH
4h 52m
€112–254
Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)BBU - ATH
5h 26m
€60–200
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to ThessalonikiSimeonidis
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
15h 56m
€71–107
Drive 1,132 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Athens1,132 km
14h 7m
€203–293
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to AthensUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 7
20h 30m
€90–130

Bucharest to Athens by bus

8Weekly Buses

20h 30mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 810.9 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Tarom, Aegean Airlines, and Ulendo Airlink fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Athens once daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 20h 30m. FlixBus also services this route once a week.

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