What is the cheapest way to get from Romania to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Romania to Athens is to bus and train which costs €65 - €110 and takes 17h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Romania to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Romania to Athens is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs €75 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Romania and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Romania to Athens. However, there are services departing from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel and arriving at Athens via Ruse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.

How far is it from Romania to Athens?

The distance between Romania and Athens is 814 km. The road distance is 1135.1 km.

How do I travel from Romania to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Romania to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 11m and costs €65 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Romania to Athens?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Romania to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Romania to Athens bus from?

Romania to Athens bus services, operated by PEGASUS GROUP Ltd., depart from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel station.

Bus or fly from Romania to Athens?

The best way to get from Romania to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €81 - €84 and takes 19h 30m.

Where does the Romania to Athens bus arrive?

Romania to Athens bus services, operated by PEGASUS GROUP Ltd., arrive at Ruse Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Romania to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Romania to Athens is 1135 km. It takes approximately 14h 9m to drive from Romania to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

Romania to Athens - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Romania to Athens by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane OTP - ATH
5h 5m
€50–180
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus Simeonidis
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
17h 11m
€68–103
Drive 1,135.1 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Athenscar 1,135.1 km
14h 9m
€202–292
Fly from Craiova Airport
1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CRA - ATH
2h 48m
€75–286
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus Pegasus 113 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Athensbus
19h 30m
€82–84
Bus via Athens Karolou
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus Pegasus 113 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Athens Karoloubus Citylines 82
20h
€74–101

Romania to Athens by bus

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Distance: 814.3 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Romania and Athens, Greece?

Tarom, Ulendo Airlink, and Aegean Airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Athens via Ruse in around 19h 30m.

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