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

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

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  1. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, 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 Ploieştibus bus
    3h 44m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Vesttrain train
    17h 28m
    $90–154

  3. Drive 1,198.5 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Ploieşticar car 1,198.5 km
    14h 55m
    $252–363

  4. Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane plane ATH - BBU
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Vesttrain train
    7h 41m
    $125–289

  5. Bus, train via Ruse

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Rusebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ruse to Buchurestbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Sudtrain train
    20h 17m
    $103–113

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to București, Autogara Militaribus bus N983
    2. Take the train from Chitila to Ploieşti Sudtrain train Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Adjud / ...
    21h 40m
    $127–214

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 841.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Athens to Ploieşti. However, you can take the taxi to Athens-Airport-ATH airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), walk to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, then take the bus to Ploieşti. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athens to Ploieşti Vest via Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Bucharest, Gara Obor, Gara de Nord, and Bucharest in around 17h 28m.

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