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How to get fromBudapest to Piraeusby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

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    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane BUD - ATH
    4h 57m
    €71–167

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessalonikibus bus
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    22h 27m

  3. Drive 1,422.8 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Piraeuscar car 1,422.8 km
    15h 13m
    €256–369

  4. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane VIE - ATH
    7h 35m
    €107–311

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Athensbus bus
    23h 46m
    €92

  6. Bus via Deák Ferenc tér

    1. Take the bus from Budapest Hotel Platanus to Athensbus bus
    27h 4m
    €83–203

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,175.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Piraeus, 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, Korona Travel operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Athens once a week. Tickets cost €90 and the journey takes 23h.

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