How to get from Budapest to Athens
- 1135 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Athens. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1135 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1135 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €24Checked Oct 6 | 2hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €116Older observation | 27h 06m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€24Checked Oct 62h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€116Older observation27h 06m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Athens: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest Ferenc Liszt → Athens Eleftherios Venizelosflight
Ryanair·2h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Athens Eleftherios VenizelosSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBudapest Népliget-SofiaBook →
ArdaTurSofia-ThessalonikiSee live options and dates →Hellenic TrainThessaloniki-AthensBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, ArdaTur, Hellenic Train; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Athens works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Budapest to Athens, about 2h. In total it's roughly €24 over 2h, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Athens: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Athens?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Athens from Budapest?
About 1135 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Athens cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €24 to €150. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Athens?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Athens?
About 2h, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Budapest and Athens?
Budapest is BUD and Athens is ATH, so this route is usually written BUD to ATH.
Which operators run Budapest to Athens?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, ArdaTur, Hellenic Train.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest 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: Ryanair
Route calculated: 6 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 6 Oct 2026