What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Athens is to fly which costs €40 - €140 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €40 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Athens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Athens. Services depart once a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h.

How far is it from Budapest to Athens?

The distance between Budapest and Athens is 1172 km. The road distance is 1432.3 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 9m and costs €100 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Athens?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Budapest to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Athens bus from?

Budapest to Athens bus services, operated by Travel Patrikalos, depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.

Bus or fly from Budapest to Athens?

The best way to get from Budapest to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €110 and takes 24h.

Where does the Budapest to Athens bus arrive?

Budapest to Athens bus services, operated by Travel Patrikalos, arrive at Athens station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 9:58 PM in Budapest and 10:58 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Budapest to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Athens is 1432 km. It takes approximately 14h 45m to drive from Budapest to Athens.

How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest to Athens?

Book your Budapest to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 13366+ hotels available in Athens.

Budapest to Athens - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Athens by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BUD - ATH
5h 30m
€40–131
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Szegedtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Szeged to Suboticatrain Re
3. Take the train from Subotica to Novi Beogradtrain Ir / ...
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
21h 9m
€104–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest-Nyugati to Athensbus
24h
€85–110
Drive 1,432.3 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Athenscar 1,432.3 km
14h 45m
€264–381
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane VIE - ATH
7h 53m
€71–263
Bus via Népliget
1. Take the bus from Budapest Hotel Platanus to Athensbus
26h 17m
€81–211

Budapest to Athens by train, bus, and taxi

3Weekly Services

21h 9mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,171.5 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Athens, Greece?

Wizz Air, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Travel Patrikalos operates a bus from Budapest-Nyugati to Athens twice a week. Tickets cost €110 and the journey takes 24h. Korona Travel also services this route once a week.

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