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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Meteora is to bus and train which costs €55 - €90 and takes 15h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Meteora is to fly and bus which takes 9h 47m and costs €120 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Meteora?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Meteora. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Kalampáka via Thessaloníki Aristotelous Square and Meteora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Meteora?

The distance between Bucharest and Meteora is 870 km. The road distance is 892.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Meteora without a car is to bus which takes 15h 28m and costs €100 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 15h 28m to get from Bucharest to Meteora, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Meteora bus from?

Bucharest to Meteora bus services, operated by Simeonidis Tours, depart from Bucharest station.

Where does the Bucharest to Meteora bus arrive?

Bucharest to Meteora bus services, operated by Simeonidis Tours, arrive at Thessaloniki station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Meteora?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Meteora is 893 km. It takes approximately 11h 17m to drive from Bucharest to Meteora.

Where can I stay near Meteora?

There are 938+ hotels available in Meteora.

Bucharest to Meteora - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Meteora by bus, night train, train, car, plane, or ferry

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 Bucharest to Thessalonikibus Simeonidis
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki Aristotelous Square to Meteorabus
15h 28m
€104–127
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Paleofarsalostrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Paleofarsalos to Kalambakabus
15h 55m
€58–89
Night train, train, bus
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 Thessaloniki train stationbus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Paleofarsalostrain Ic
5. Take the bus from Paleofarsalos to Kalambakabus
19h 32m
€61–91
Drive 892.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Meteoracar 892.9 km
11h 17m
€164–236
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane OTP - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Trikalabus
9h 47m
€128–284
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Thessaloniki train stationbus N980
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki Aristotelous Square to Meteorabus
18h 24m
€104–137
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 Trikalabus
12h 54m
€180–447
Fly to Athens International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane OTP - ATH
2. Take the train from Athens to Paleofarsalostrain
3. Take the bus from Paleofarsalos to Kalambakabus
12h 22m
€133–300
Fly to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias, ferry, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU)plane OTP - CFU
2. Take the ferry from Port of Corfu to Sarandëferry
3. Take the bus from Sarandë to Gjirokastërbus
4. Take the bus from Gjirokastër to Kalampákabus
12h 14m

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

13Weekly Planes

1h 23mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bucharest to Meteora.

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Distance: 870.1 km
Duration: 15h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Bucharest to Kalampáka via Thessaloniki, Thessaloníki Aristotelous Square, and Meteora in around 15h 28m.

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