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

The cheapest way to get from Romania to Athens is to bus via Athens which costs €45 - €75 and takes 22h 8m.

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 €70 - €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 Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 and arriving at Athens Lagoumitzi via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 58m.

How far is it from Romania to Athens?

The distance between Romania and Athens is 814 km. The road distance is 1132 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 €70 - €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 FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari 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 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 21h 58m.

Where does the Romania to Athens bus arrive?

Romania to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Athens Lagoumitzi station.

Can I drive from Romania to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Romania to Athens is 1132 km. It takes approximately 14h 7m to drive from Romania to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12318+ 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)OTP - ATH
5h 5m
€50–160
Bus via Athens
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to AthensUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 7
22h 8m
€46–71
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to ThessalonikiSimeonidis
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
17h 11m
€71–107
Drive 1,132 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Athens1,132 km
14h 7m
€202–292
Fly from Craiova Airport
1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)CRA - ATH
2h 48m
€70–286
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Athens LagoumitziN983
21h 58m
€91–131

Romania to Athens by bus

3Weekly Buses

21h 58mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 813.9 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Romania and Athens, Greece?

Tarom, Aegean Airlines, and Ulendo Airlink fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Athens Lagoumitzi 3 times a week. Tickets cost €90–130 and the journey takes 20h 20m.

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