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

The cheapest way to get from Calafat to Athens is to bus and train which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calafat to Athens is to drive and train and fly which takes 9h 13m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Calafat and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Calafat to Athens. However, there are services departing from Calafat and arriving at Athens Karolou via Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.

How far is it from Calafat to Athens?

The distance between Calafat and Athens is 1158 km. The road distance is 953.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Calafat to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 39m and costs €65 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 16h 39m to get from Calafat to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calafat to Athens bus from?

Calafat to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calafat station.

Where does the Calafat to Athens bus arrive?

Calafat to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

Can I drive from Calafat to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Calafat to Athens is 953 km. It takes approximately 12h 13m to drive from Calafat to Athens.

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

Book your Calafat to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12885+ hotels available in Athens.

Calafat to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Calafat to Athens by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Calafat to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki train stationbus 983
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
16h 39m
€68–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calafat to Sofiabus 1950
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus Citylines 79 / ...
17h 20m
€57–119
Drive 953.4 km
1. Drive from Calafat to Athenscar 953.4 km
12h 13m
€171–247
Bus to Sofia Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Calafat to Sofiabus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SOF - ATH
10h 8m
€93–215
Bus via Athens
1. Take the bus from Calafat to Sofiabus 1950
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Athensbus
19h 25m
€95–112
Bus to Craiova Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Calafat to Craiovabus
2. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CRA - ATH
6h 45m
Drive, bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly
1. Drive from Calafat to Zaječar, Autobuska Stanica Zaječar/Bulevar Dr Zorana Dindicacar
2. Take the bus from Zaječar, Autobuska Stanica Zaječar/Bulevar Dr Zorana Dindica to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BEG - ATH
9h 51m
€101–228
Bus, shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
1. Take the bus from Calafat to Craiovabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Craiova to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane OTP - ATH
11h
Drive, train to Niš Constantine The Great Airport, fly
1. Drive from Calafat to Zajecarcar
2. Take the train from Zajecar to Crveni Krsttrain
3. Fly from Niš Constantine The Great Airport (INI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane INI - ATH
9h 13m
€94–231

Calafat to Athens by bus and train

6Weekly Services

16h 39mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,158.5 km
Duration: 16h 39m

What companies run services between Calafat, Romania and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Calafat to Athens Karolou via Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 17h 20m.

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