How to get from Bucharest to Athens
- 759 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus + train, 22h 03m
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bucharest to Athens. The most useful door-to-door route takes 22h 03m by bus, train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 759 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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759 km
Bucharest to Athens: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bucharest → Blagoevgradbus
FlixBus·8h 50m - 2Blagoevgrad → ThessalonikibusFlixBus·3h 20m
- 3Thessaloniki → AthenstrainHellenic Train·5h 08m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Bucharest to Athens
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€29November 2026
€39Departure 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€90Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Hellenic Train; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bucharest to Athens works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bucharest to Blagoevgrad Central, about 8h 50m. Transfer in Blagoevgrad Central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Thessaloniki (3h 20m). Transfer in Thessaloniki and continue by Hellenic Train train on to Athens (5h 8m). In total it's roughly €84 over 22h 3m, 2 transfers.
Bucharest to Athens: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Athens?
The most useful route takes about 22h 03m by bus, train, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Bucharest to Athens?
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.
Is there a train from Bucharest to Athens?
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.
How far is Athens from Bucharest?
About 759 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bucharest to Athens cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €84. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bucharest to Athens?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Hellenic Train.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Athens?
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: FlixBus, Hellenic Train
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026