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 €45 - €150 and takes 5h 26m.

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 26m and costs €45 - €150.

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 1432.4 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 bus which takes 24h and costs €88.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m 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 26m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €88 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 5:33 PM in Budapest and 6:33 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 40m to drive from Budapest to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12318+ hotels available in Athens.

Budapest to Athens - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Budapest to Athens by plane, bus, train, or car

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)BUD - ATH
5h 26m
€48–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest-Nyugati to Athens
24h
€88
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to SzegedIc / ...
2. Take the train from Szeged to SuboticaRe
3. Take the train from Subotica to Beograd CentarIr / ...
4. Take the train from Beograd Centar to Crveni KrstRe
5. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
26h 40m
€95–141
Drive 1,432.4 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Athens1,432.4 km
14h 40m
€256–369
Bus via Népliget
1. Take the bus from Budapest Hotel Platanus to Athens
26h 17m
€66–81

Budapest to Athens by bus

3Weekly Buses

24hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,171.6 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

Wizz Air, Aegean Airlines, 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, and the journey takes 24h. Korona Travel also services this route once a week.

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