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How to get fromBucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Athensby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Athens by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane OTP - ATH
    2h 9m
    €66–141

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus bus Simeonidis
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    17h 23m
    €76–125

  3. Drive 1,149 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Athenscar car 1,149 km
    14h 33m
    €207–298

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus bus Pegasus 37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ruse to Athensbus bus
    20h
    €89–94

  5. Bus via Athens Karolou

    1. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus bus Pegasus 37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Athens Karoloubus bus Citylines 82
    20h 30m
    €69–99

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Athens Lagoumitzibus bus N983
    22h 21m
    €101–184

Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Athens by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration22h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 786.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP), Romania and Athens, Greece?

Ulendo Airlink, Tarom, and Aegean Airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport to Athens via Ruse in around 20h.

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