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

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  1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni

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    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane OTP - ATH
    5h 1m
    €117–254

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus bus Simeonidis
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    15h 57m
    €68–110

  3. Drive 1,131.9 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest to Athenscar car 1,131.9 km
    14h 14m
    €203–294

  4. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

    1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane BBU - ATH
    9h 41m
    €80–250

  5. Bus via Ruse

    1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus bus Pegasus 113 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ruse to Athensbus bus
    19h 30m
    €81–83

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Athens Lagoumitzibus bus N983
    20h 20m
    €80–150

Bucharest to Athens by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration20h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Athens, Greece?

Ulendo Airlink, Aegean Airlines, and Tarom fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Athens via Ruse in around 19h 30m.

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