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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Patras is to bus via Dupnitsa which costs €45 - €85 and takes 21h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Patras is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 9h 6m and costs €160 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Patras?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Patras. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Patras via Lamia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 54m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Patras?

The distance between Bucharest and Patras is 1257 km. The road distance is 1119.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Patras without a car is to night train and train and bus which takes 20h 23m and costs €80 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 20h 23m to get from Bucharest to Patras, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Patras bus from?

Bucharest to Patras bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where does the Bucharest to Patras bus arrive?

Bucharest to Patras bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Lamia KTEL Fthiotidos Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Patras?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Patras is 1120 km. It takes approximately 13h 18m to drive from Bucharest to Patras.

Where can I stay near Patras?

There are 639+ hotels available in Patras.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Patras by night train, train, bus, car, plane, 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.

Night train, train, bus
best
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia463 / ...
3. Take the train from Sofia to BlagoevgradRe
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serres
5. Take the bus from Serres to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
6. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Patras
20h 23m
€82–109
Bus via Dupnitsa
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Pátra
21h 43m
€47–82
Drive 1,119.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Patras1,119.8 km
13h 18m
€204–295
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 Patras
12h 56m
€163–444
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Lamia KTEL Fthiotidos Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 7
2. Take the bus from Lamia to Patras
20h 54m
€55–76
Fly to Athens International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)OTP - ATH
2. Take the train from Athens to Kiato
3. Take the bus from Kiato to Patra
9h 42m
€132–261
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 Aigio
11h 48m
€179–393
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)OTP - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Patras
11h 54m
€145–327
Fly to Zakynthos International Airport, bus and ferry
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)OTP - ZTH
2. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patras
9h 6m
€161–298

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

9Weekly Planes

8h 7mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,256.9 km
Duration: 20h 23m

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

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Patras via Lamia in around 20h 54m.

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