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How to get fromBudapest to Piraeusby plane, subway, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Piraeus by plane, subway, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane BUD - ATH
    2. Take the subway from Athens Airport to Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiásubway subway
    5h 46m
    €40–141

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Budapest to Thessaloníkibus bus
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    19h 30m
    €95–142

  3. Drive  1,422.8 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Piraeuscar car 1,422.8 km
    15h 13m
    €267–386

  4. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly, subway

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane VIE - ATH
    3. Take the subway from Athens Airport to Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiásubway subway
    8h 19m
    €82–262

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Athensbus bus
    24h 9m
    €92

  6. Bus via Deák Ferenc tér

    1. Take the bus from Budapest Hotel Platanus to Athensbus bus
    27h 4m
    €83–153

Budapest to Piraeus by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration24h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,185.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Piraeus, Greece?

Korona Travel operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Athens once a week. Tickets cost €90 and the journey takes 23h.

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