How to get from Athens to Belgrade
- 823 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train + bus, 37h 02m
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We compared the ways to travel from Athens to Belgrade. The most useful door-to-door route takes 37h 02m by train, bus, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 823 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
823 km
Athens to Belgrade: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Athens → ThessalonikitrainHellenic Train·5h 12m
- 2Thessaloniki → Sofiabus
ArdaTur·4h 30m - 3Sofia → Timișoarabus
FlixBus·11h 25m - 4Timișoara → BelgradebusFlixBus·3h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Athens to Belgrade
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€170November 2026
€57Departures from Athens to Belgrade
FP Travel runs about 1 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FP Travelbus | 1 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 18h€85Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
ArdaTurThessaloniki-SofiaBook →FlixBusSofia-Timișoara, Timișoara-BelgradeBook →On this route you travel with Hellenic Train, ArdaTur, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Athens to Belgrade works
Start with a Hellenic Train train from Athens to Thessaloniki, about 5h 12m. Transfer in Thessaloniki and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Sofia (4h 30m). Transfer in Sofia and continue by FlixBus bus on to Timișoara (11h 25m). Transfer in Timișoara and continue by FlixBus bus on to Belgrade (3h). In total it's roughly €119 over 37h 2m, 3 transfers.
Athens to Belgrade: common questions
How long does it take to get from Athens to Belgrade?
The most useful route takes about 37h 02m by train, bus, 3 transfers.
Is there a train from Athens to Belgrade?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Athens to Belgrade?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Belgrade from Athens?
About 823 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Athens to Belgrade cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €119. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Athens to Belgrade?
On this route you travel with Hellenic Train, ArdaTur, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Belgrade?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Hellenic Train, ArdaTur, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 17 Sep 2026