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

The cheapest way to get from Hungary to Athens is to fly which costs €35 - €140 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hungary to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €35 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Hungary and Athens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Athens. Services depart twice a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h.

How far is it from Hungary to Athens?

The distance between Hungary and Athens is 1176 km. The road distance is 1432.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Hungary to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 24h and costs €110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Hungary to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hungary to Athens bus from?

Hungary to Athens bus services, operated by Travel Patrikalos, depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.

Bus or fly from Hungary to Athens?

The best way to get from Hungary to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €35 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 and takes 24h.

Where does the Hungary to Athens bus arrive?

Hungary to Athens bus services, operated by Travel Patrikalos, arrive at Athens station.

What is the time difference between Hungary and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Hungary. It is currently 11:49 AM in Hungary and 12:49 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Hungary to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Hungary to Athens is 1432 km. It takes approximately 14h 45m to drive from Hungary to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 5807+ hotels available in Athens.

Hungary to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Hungary 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 from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BUD - ATH
5h 21m
€39–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest-Nyugati to Athensbus
24h
€110
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Szegedtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Szeged to Suboticatrain Re
3. Take the train from Subotica to Beograd Centartrain Ir / ...
4. Take the train from Beograd Centar to Crveni Krsttrain Re
5. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
26h 27m
Drive 1,432.4 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Athenscar 1,432.4 km
14h 45m
€256–370
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gyoer to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane VIE - ATH
6h 40m
Bus to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Szeged to Timișoarabus
2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane TSR - ATH
7h 21m
Bus via Népliget
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Athensbus
24h 10m
€90
Bus via Budapest Hotel Platanus
1. Take the bus from Budapest Hotel Platanus to Athensbus
26h 26m
€80–160

Hungary to Athens by subway and bus

1Weekly Services

24h 10mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hungary to Athens.

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Distance: 1,175.6 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Hungary and Athens, 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, Travel Patrikalos operates a bus from Budapest-Nyugati to Athens twice a week. Tickets cost €110 and the journey takes 24h.

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