What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture is to night train and train and bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 24h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture is to fly and bus which takes 10h 46m and costs €150 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Ilia Prefecture?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Oléni via Sofia and Pýrgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 47m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture?

The distance between Bucharest and Ilia Prefecture is 1269 km. The road distance is 1199.9 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture without a car is to bus which takes 23h 47m and costs €45 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture?

It takes approximately 23h 47m to get from Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture bus from?

Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where does the Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture bus arrive?

Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture is 1200 km. It takes approximately 14h 44m to drive from Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture.

Where can I stay near Ilia Prefecture?

There are 244+ hotels available in Ilia Prefecture.

Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture by bus, car, plane, night train, train, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofiabus N980
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Pýrgosbus
23h 47m
€47–100
Night train, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofiatrain 461 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Pýrgosbus
24h 12m
€44–74
Drive 1,199.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Ilia Prefecturecar 1,199.9 km
14h 44m
€217–313
Fly to Kalamata International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)plane OTP - KLX
2. Take the bus from Kalamata to Pýrgosbus
14h 24m
€257–416
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 7
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Pýrgosbus
24h 40m
€74–97
Fly to Athens International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane OTP - ATH
2. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Isthmosbus
3. Take the bus from Isthmos to Pýrgosbus
12h 24m
€134–317
Fly to Kefalonia Airport, bus and ferry, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane OTP - EFL
2. Take the busferry from Argostoli to Kyllínibusferry
3. Take the bus from Kyllíni to Pýrgosbus
11h 43m
€174–463
Fly to Ioannina National Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane OTP - IOA
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Antirriobus
3. Take the bus from Antirio to Pýrgosbus
14h 34m
€178–434
Fly to Zakynthos International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)plane OTP - ZTH
2. Take the bus from Kyllíni to Pýrgosbus
10h 46m
€150–318

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX) flights

12Weekly Planes

9h 9mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,269.3 km
Duration: 23h 47m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Ilia Prefecture, Greece?

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Oléni via Sofia and Pýrgos in around 23h 47m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Greece

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.