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

The cheapest way to get from Greece to Bucharest is to bus via Ruse which costs $90 - $100 and takes 19h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greece to Bucharest?

The fastest way to get from Greece to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $120 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Greece and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Greece to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Bucharest Horoscop Hotel via Ruse Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 20m.

How far is it from Greece to Bucharest?

The distance between Greece and Bucharest is 721 km. The road distance is 1145 km.

How do I travel from Greece to Bucharest without a car?

The best way to get from Greece to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 40m and costs $75 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Greece to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greece to Bucharest bus from?

Greece to Bucharest bus services, operated by Tourist Service Holding AD, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Greece to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Greece to Bucharest is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $190 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Ruse, which costs $90 - $100 and takes 19h 20m.

Where does the Greece to Bucharest bus arrive?

Greece to Bucharest bus services, operated by Tourist Service Holding AD, arrive at Ruse station.

Can I drive from Greece to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Greece to Bucharest is 1145 km. It takes approximately 13h 40m to drive from Greece to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 1027+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Greece to Bucharest - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Greece to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, 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 from Ioannina National Airport
best
1. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane IOA - OTP
6h 39m
$199–551
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus Simeonidis
15h 40m
$76–126
Drive 1,145 km
1. Drive from Athens to Bucharestcar 1,145 km
13h 40m
$241–347
Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SKG - OTP
4h 18m
$122–312
Fly from Athens International Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ATH - OTP
4h 34m
$131–301
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane HER - OTP
4h 26m
$146–361
Bus via Ruse
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rusebus
2. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Horoscop Hotelbus Pegasus 94 / ...
19h 20m
$91–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Lagoumitzi to București, Autogara Militaribus N983
21h 2m
$101–181
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Athens to București, Autogara Militaribus N983
21h 7m
$101–181

Greece to Bucharest by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

21h 2mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Greece to Bucharest.

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Distance: 720.6 km
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Greece and Bucharest, Romania?

Aegean Airlines, Tarom, and Ryanair fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Bucharest Horoscop Hotel via Ruse Central Bus Station in around 19h 20m.

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