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How to get fromHungary to Athensby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Hungary to Athens 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
    5h 33m
    €45–145

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Budapest to Thessaloníkibus bus
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    18h 54m
    €94–140

  3. Drive  1,432.3 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Athenscar car 1,432.3 km
    14h 44m
    €268–387

  4. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gyoer to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane VIE - ATH
    6h 46m
    €76–225

  5. Bus via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Budapest to Thessaloníkibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    19h 30m
    €72–140

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Olajliget u. 44, 1103 to Atheny, F.P. Travel Holidaysbus bus
    25h 58m
    €123

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Budapest Hotel Platanus to Athensbus bus
    26h 26m
    €81–151

Hungary to Athens by tram, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration26h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,175.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Hungary and Athens, Greece?

Wizz Air, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Thessaloníki and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 19h 30m.

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