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There are 6 ways to get from Αθηνα to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane ATH - OTP
    2h 40m
    $81–178

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus bus Simeonidis
    18h 27m
    $86–146

  3. Drive 1,140.8 km

    1. Drive from Αθηνα to Bucharestcar car 1,140.8 km
    14h 6m
    $240–346

  4. Bus via Ruse

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Rusebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Horoscop Hotelbus bus Pegasus 94 / ...
    21h 23m
    $104–110

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Lagoumitzi to București, Autogara Militaribus bus N983
    21h 56m
    $113–193

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Athens to București, Autogara Militaribus bus N983
    21h 59m
    $113–193

Αθηνα to Bucharest by foot and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration21h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 811.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Αθηνα, Greece and Bucharest, Romania?

Ulendo Airlink, Tarom, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Αθηνα to Bucharest Horoscop Hotel via Καρεασ, Ακαδημια, Ακαδημια, ΑΓ. Κωνσταντινοσ, Athens, and Ruse Central Bus Station in around 21h 23m.

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