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How to get fromPiraeus to Budapestby subway, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Piraeus to Budapest by subway, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Subway, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

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    1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane ATH - BUD
    6h 18m
    Ft 14,767–49,047

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Budapestbus bus
    20h 17m
    Ft 35,440–51,637

  3. Drive  1,418.6 km

    1. Drive from Piraeus to Budapestcar car 1,418.6 km
    15h 16m
    Ft 96,182–138,930

  4. Subway, fly to Vienna International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane ATH - VIE
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train
    8h 22m
    Ft 30,447–101,797

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest-Nyugatibus bus
    26h 22m
    Ft 41,176

  6. Bus via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus
    26h 40m
    Ft 32,461

Piraeus to Budapest by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration26h 40mAverage Duration
TicketFt 32,461Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,185.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Piraeus, Greece and Budapest, Hungary?

Travel Patrikalos operates a bus from Athens to Budapest-Nyugati twice a week. Tickets cost Ft 40,296 and the journey takes 24h.

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