What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Pitești?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Pitești is to train and bus which costs $95 - $160 and takes 19h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Pitești?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Pitești is to drive which takes 14h 33m and costs $240 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Pitești?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Pitești. However, there are services departing from Athens Karolou and arriving at Piteşti via Ruse Central Bus Station and Bucharest Otopeni Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 49m.

How far is it from Athens to Pitești?

The distance between Athens and Pitești is 913 km. The road distance is 1164.2 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Pitești without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Pitești without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 34m and costs $95 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Pitești?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Athens to Pitești, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Pitești bus from?

Athens to Pitești bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Athens Karolou station.

Where does the Athens to Pitești bus arrive?

Athens to Pitești bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel station.

Can I drive from Athens to Pitești?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Pitești is 1164 km. It takes approximately 14h 33m to drive from Athens to Pitești.

Where can I stay near Pitești?

There are 223+ hotels available in Pitești.

Athens to Pitești - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Pitești by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ATH - OTP
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Piteştibus
6h 7m
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus
3. Take the train from Bucharest to Piteştitrain
19h 34m
$98–151
Drive 1,164.2 km
1. Drive from Athens to Piteșticar 1,164.2 km
14h 33m
$245–353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Ruse Tsar Osvoboditelbus
2. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Henri Coandă Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Piteştibus
21h 49m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rusebus
2. Take the train from Ruse to Bucuresti Nordtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Bucharest to Piteştitrain
23h 30m
$115–119
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Râmnicu Vâlceabus 983
3. Take the bus from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Pitesti Autogara Nordbus
24h 5m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

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2h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 913.4 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Pitești, Romania?

You can take a bus from Athens Karolou to Piteşti via Ruse Central Bus Station, Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport, and Bucharest Otopeni Airport in around 21h 49m.

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