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There are 4 ways to get from Budapest to Athens by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane BUD - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    18h 13m
    $382–1,162

  2. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane BUD - GSP
    2. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to El Jinete - Jefferson, GAbus bus
    21h 16m
    $540–1,367

  3. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane BUD - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Athenscar car
    22h 8m
    $882–2,547

  4. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane BUD - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    22h 7m
    $461–1,683

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration13h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$326Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,205.8 mi
  • Duration: 18h 13m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Athens, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Budapest to Athens. However, you can take the line 902 bus to Budapest Airport, walk to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), walk to Atlanta Airport, then take the bus to Best Western - Athens. Alternatively, you can take the line 902 bus to Budapest Airport, walk to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) airport, fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), take the taxi to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville, take the bus to El Jinete - Jefferson, GA, then take the taxi to Athens.

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