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How to get fromAthens to Alexandriaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Alexandria by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane ATH - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Alexandriabus bus
    4h 27m

  2. Bus via Ruse

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens to Rusebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ruse to Buchurestbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara DLS to Alexandriabus bus
    21h 59m
    $104–107

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Pleven Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pleven to Cherkvitsatrain train Re
    3. Drive from Cherkvitsa to Turnu Măgurelecar car
    4. Take the bus from Turnu Măgurele to Alexandriabus bus
    21h 54m
    $107–148

  4. Drive 1,137.9 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Alexandriacar car 1,137.9 km
    13h 55m
    $239–345

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to București, Autogara Militaribus bus N983
    2. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara DLS to Alexandriabus bus
    22h 45m
    $129–206

Athens to Alexandria by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration22h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 894.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Alexandria, Teleorman, Romania?

You can take a bus from Athens to Alexandria via Ruse, Buchurest, and Bucureşti Autogara DLS in around 21h 59m.

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