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How to get fromPireaus to Bucharestby subway, plane, train, bus, night train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pireaus to Bucharest by subway, plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Subway, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Peiraias to Athens Airportsubway
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)planeATH - OTP
    4h 59m
    $135–290

  2. Train, bus, night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikitrainIc
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sofiabus
    3. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna OryahovitsatrainRe
    4. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
    20h 36m
    $52–109

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikitrainIc
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to BucharestbusSimeonidis
    17h 19m
    $81–122

  4. Drive 1,126 km

    1. Drive from Pireaus to Bucharestcar1,126 km
    14h 14m
    $237–342

  5. Bus via Ruse

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Rusebus
    2. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Horoscop HotelbusPegasus 94 / ...
    20h 44m
    $95–98

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Piraeus Port Astiggos to București, Autogara MilitaribusUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
    23h 34m
    $55–85

Pireaus to Bucharest by foot and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration23h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a subway from Στ.Πειραια to Bucharest Horoscop Hotel via Στ.Ομονοιασ, Athens, and Ruse Central Bus Station in around 20h 44m.

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