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

The cheapest way to get from Patras to Bucharest is to bus via Sofia which costs $50 - $75 and takes 21h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Patras to Bucharest is to bus and train and fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $55 - $190.

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 Patras and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via Larissa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.

How far is it from Patras to Bucharest?

The distance between Patras and Bucharest is 1022 km. The road distance is 1125.3 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 which takes 18h 55m and costs $95 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m 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 KTEL of Achaia S.A., depart from Patras station.

Where does the Patras to Bucharest bus arrive?

Patras to Bucharest bus services, operated by KTEL of Achaia S.A., arrive at Larisa station.

Can I drive from Patras to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Patras to Bucharest is 1125 km. It takes approximately 13h 12m to drive from Patras to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5477+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Patras to Bucharest - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Patras to Bucharest by bus, train, plane, night train, car, busferry, or ferry

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
best
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
2. Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ATH - OTP
8h 4m
$59–188
Bus via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pátra to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharest Gară Filaretbus
21h 6m
$50–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Patras to Larisabus
2. Take the bus from Larissa to București, Autogara Militaribus N983
18h 55m
$96–157
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 train station to Sofiabus 983
4. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
5. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
20h 5m
$82–134
Drive 1,125.3 km
1. Drive from Patras to Bucharestcar 1,125.3 km
13h 12m
$236–341
Bus and ferry to Zakynthos International Airport, fly
1. Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthosbusferry
2. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZTH - OTP
8h 49m
$103–318
Bus and ferry to Kefalonia Airport, fly
1. Take the busferry from Patra to Argostolibusferry
2. Fly from Kefalonia Airport (EFL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane EFL - OTP
8h 51m
$75–321
Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly
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
11h 4m
$92–240
Bus to Preveza Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus
2. Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane PVK - OTP
12h 54m
$122–440
Bus, Hydrofoil to Skiathos Airport 'Alexandros Papadiamantis', fly
1. Take the bus from Patras to Volosbus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Volos to Skiathosferry
3. Fly from Skiathos Airport 'Alexandros Papadiamantis' (JSI) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane JSI - OTP
11h 56m
$119–328

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

25Weekly Planes

2h 6mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Patras to Bucharest.

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Distance: 1,021.8 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Patras to București, Autogara Militari via Larissa in around 18h 55m.

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