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How to get fromPiraeus to Bucharestby subway, plane, train, bus, car or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Piraeus to Bucharest by subway, plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Subway, fly to Bucharest Otopeni

    best
    1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane ATH - OTP
    4h 55m
    $130–310

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus bus Simeonidis
    17h 19m
    $76–122

  3. Drive 1,136.3 km

    1. Drive from Piraeus to Bucharestcar car 1,136.3 km
    14h 8m
    $239–345

  4. Subway, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane plane ATH - BBU
    9h 16m
    $98–293

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Piraeus to Rusebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharestshuttle bus
    19h 12m
    $179–339

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Piraeus to Bucharest. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), walk to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, then take the shuttle to Bucharest. Alternatively, you can take a train from Piraeus to Bucharest via Athens, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki in around 17h 19m.

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