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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Patras is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 20h 54m.

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 €140 - €280.

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 1261 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 49m and costs €65 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 20h 49m 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 638+ hotels available in Patras.

Bucharest to Patras - 10 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, and car

There are 10 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 Sofia461 / ...
3. Take the train from Sofia to Blagoevgrad
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 49m
€66–96
Bus
cheapest
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
Drive 1,119.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Patras1,119.8 km
13h 18m
€201–289
Fly Bucharest Otopeni 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 54m
€168–434
Bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Veliko Tarnovo
2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Volos KTEL Magnisias
3. Take the bus from Volos to Patras
22h 5m
€90–133
Fly Bucharest Otopeni 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 44m
€122–271
Fly Bucharest Otopeni 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
€150–297
Fly Bucharest Otopeni 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
14h 18m
€174–393
Fly Bucharest Otopeni 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
€146–278
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Athens International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)BBU - ATH
2. Take the train from Athens to Kiato
3. Take the bus from Kiato to Patra
10h 19m
€70–217

Bucharest to Patras by bus

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22h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,260.9 km
Duration: 20h 49m

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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