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There are 8 ways to get from Greece to Budapest by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia

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    1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane SKG - BUD
    5h 23m
    Ft 12,235–61,535

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Budapestbus bus
    18h 57m
    Ft 35,143–51,293

  3. Drive  1,427.4 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Budapestcar car 1,427.4 km
    14h 47m
    Ft 98,394–142,124

  4. Fly from Athens International Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane ATH - BUD
    5h 44m
    Ft 15,806–52,106

  5. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane HER - BUD
    6h 56m
    Ft 21,899–61,287

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus bus
    23h 40m
    Ft 29,835–54,410

  7. Bus via Nyugati pályaudvar M

    1. Take the bus from Atheny, F.P. Travel Holidays to Budapest, Olajliget u. 44, 1103bus bus
    24h 57m
    Ft 44,528

  8. Bus via Athens

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus
    26h 1m
    Ft 32,544

Greece to Budapest by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration23h 40mAverage Duration
TicketFt 29,835Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 856.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Greece and Budapest, Hungary?

Wizz Air, Ryanair, and Aegean Airlines fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) twice daily. Alternatively, Siamos Tours operates a bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanus once a week. Tickets cost Ft 29,000–55,000 and the journey takes 23h.

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