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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture is to bus via Sofia which costs €45 - €90 and takes 23h 47m.

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 €160 - €300.

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 1245 km. The road distance is 1196.4 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 shuttle and bus which takes 21h 30m and costs €300 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 21h 30m 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 1196 km. It takes approximately 14h 43m to drive from Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture.

Where can I stay near Ilia Prefecture?

There are 183+ hotels available in Ilia Prefecture.

Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture - 10 ways to travel via train, shuttle, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture by shuttle, bus, car, plane, night train, or train

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

Shuttle, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Pýrgos
21h 30m
€302–430
Bus via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to SofiaN980
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Pýrgos
23h 47m
€48–89
Drive 1,196.4 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Ilia Prefecture1,196.4 km
14h 43m
€218–315
Fly to Kalamata International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)OTP - KLX
2. Take the bus from Kalamata to Pýrgos
14h 1m
€157–436
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia463 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Pýrgos
23h 48m
€60–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Lamia KTEL Fthiotidos Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Lamia to Patras
3. Take the bus from Patras to Pýrgos
24h 59m
€64–91
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to SofiaIr
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Pýrgos
27h 30m
€72–96
Fly to Athens International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)OTP - ATH
2. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Isthmos
3. Take the bus from Isthmos to Pýrgos
12h 24m
€144–287
Fly to Ioannina National Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)OTP - IOA
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Antirrio
3. Take the bus from Antirio to Pýrgos
14h 34m
€183–393
Fly to Zakynthos International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)OTP - ZTH
2. Take the bus from Kyllíni to Pýrgos
10h 46m
€160–298

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

9Weekly Planes

8h 7mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,244.7 km
Duration: 21h 30m

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.

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