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

The cheapest way to get from Greece to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $75 - $120 and takes 15h 59m.

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 - $310.

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 Karolou and arriving at Bucharest Horoscop Hotel via Ruse Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.

How far is it from Greece to Bucharest?

The distance between Greece and Bucharest is 721 km. The road distance is 1145.1 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 59m and costs $75 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m 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 Citylines, depart from Athens Karolou station.

Bus or fly from Greece to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Greece to Bucharest is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $190 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 19h.

Where does the Greece to Bucharest bus arrive?

Greece to Bucharest bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel 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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Greece to Bucharest?

Book your Greece to Bucharest bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5372+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Greece to Bucharest - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 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 34m
$199–510
Bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to București, Autogara Militaribus N980
20h 35m
$61–141
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus Simeonidis
15h 59m
$75–115
Drive 1,145.1 km
1. Drive from Athens to Bucharestcar 1,145.1 km
13h 40m
$241–347
Fly from Athens International Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ATH - OTP
4h 38m
$130–320
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane HER - OTP
4h 21m
$136–421
Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SKG - OTP
4h 18m
$127–302
Fly from Rhodes International Airport
1. Fly from Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane RHO - OTP
4h 32m
$152–463
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Ruse Tsar Osvoboditelbus Citylines 83
2. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Horoscop Hotelbus Pegasus 94 / ...
19h
$85–117
Bus via Athens
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
$90–99

Greece to Bucharest by bus

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Distance: 720.6 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Greece and Bucharest, Romania?

Aegean Airlines, Tarom, and Anima Wings fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens Karolou to Bucharest Horoscop Hotel via Ruse Central Bus Station in around 19h.

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