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National Museum of Serbia
Serbia’s main national museum on Republic Square, with archaeology, medieval art, and major European paintings. A core stop for understanding the country’s history and culture.
Cheapest price
$105
Average price
$105
Fastest journey
17 h 30 m
Average duration
17 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
805 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Athens to Belgrade is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Belgrade will cost around $105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $105.
Of the 2 buses that leave Athens for Belgrade on Sat, Jun 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct buses cover the 805 km distance in an average of 17 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest buses will take 18 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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0Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Athens to Belgrade among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $93. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $93, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 500 miles (805 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$105 Average price Cheapest | $240 Average price | $326 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 33m Average total duration 18h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Belgrade:
A bus is $136 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Belgrade costing on average $240 (€194).
Other travel options to Belgrade take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 3m.
Tickets start at around $105 (€85) compared to roughly $326 (€264) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $222 (€179). The journey takes 18h 3m versus 11h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus, Siamos Tours, FP Travel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $105 |
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Belgrade buses for today, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:00 AM Athens | 17h30 | 3:30 AM Belgrade | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Athens to Belgrade run on average 2 times per day, taking around 18h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $93 (€75) but you can travel from only $77 (€62) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 500 miles (805 km) distance in 17h 0m.
Distance 500 miles (805 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $93 (€75) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 17h 0m |
First bus 8:00 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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About 10% in restaurants for good service; round up in cafes and taxis. Not mandatory, but appreciated. Check if a service charge is already included.
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