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

The cheapest way to get from Patras to Bucharest is to bus via Dupnitsa which costs $55 - $95 and takes 21h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Patras to Bucharest is to bus and ferry and fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $180 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Patras and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Patras to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Pátra and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via Dupnitsa Bus Station and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 18m.

How far is it from Patras to Bucharest?

The distance between Patras and Bucharest is 1035 km. The road distance is 1124.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Patras to Bucharest without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 21m and costs $90 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Patras to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Patras to Bucharest bus from?

Patras to Bucharest bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Pátra station.

Where does the Patras to Bucharest bus arrive?

Patras to Bucharest bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Dupnitsa station.

Can I drive from Patras to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Patras to Bucharest is 1124 km. It takes approximately 13h 7m to drive from Patras to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5334+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Patras to Bucharest - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Patras to Bucharest by bus, train, plane, night train, car, or busferry

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 to Athens International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
2. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ATH - OTP
8h 29m
$145–332
Bus via Dupnitsa
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pátra to Dupnitsabus
2. Take the bus from Dupnitsa Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to București, Autogara Militaribus
21h 18m
$55–92
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Patras to Lamiabus
2. Take the train from Lianokladi to Thessalonikitrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus
18h 21m
$91–133
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Patras to Lamiabus
2. Take the train from Lianokladi to Thessalonikitrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain
5. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
19h 55m
$80–111
Drive 1,124.4 km
1. Drive from Patras to Bucharestcar 1,124.4 km
13h 7m
$236–341
Bus to Kalamata International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the bus from Patras to Kalamatabus
2. Fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane KLX - OTP
10h
$278–504
Bus and ferry to Zakynthos International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthosbusferry
2. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZTH - OTP
7h 56m
$181–416
Bus and ferry to Kefalonia Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the busferry from Patra to Argostolibusferry
2. Fly from Kefalonia Airport (EFL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane EFL - OTP
8h 49m
$184–570
Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the bus from Patras to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SKG - OTP
10h 41m
$191–370
Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
2. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane ATH - BBU
9h 4m
$98–295
Bus
1. Take the bus from Patras to Volosbus
2. Take the bus from Volos Astiko KTEL Bus Station to București, Autogara Militaribus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
23h 15m
$68–102

Patras to Bucharest by bus

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23h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,035.1 km
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Bucharest, Romania?

You can take a bus from Pátra to București, Autogara Militari via Dupnitsa, Dupnitsa Bus Station, and Sofia in around 21h 18m.

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