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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bucharest to Athens

Showing times and prices for Jun 18

Cheapest price

$110

Average price

$110

Fastest journey

20 h 30 m

Average duration

20 h 53 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

744 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bucharest to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bucharest to Athens will cost around $110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.

Fast buses

Of the 2 buses that leave Bucharest for Athens on Wed, Jun 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jun 18 the direct buses cover the 744 km distance in an average of 20 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 30 m .

On Wed, Jun 18 the slowest buses will take 21 h 15 m 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.

Ourbus
11:30PM20h30
București, Autogara Militari
08:00PMAthina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη)
$1101One-way
0 transfers
Ourbus
10:45PM21h15
Otopeni, Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda
08:00PMAthina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη)
$1101One-way
0 transfers

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Compare bus and flight for Bucharest to Athens

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.9kg.

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€67

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Cheapest

€121

Average price

21h 38m

Average duration

21h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 56m

Average duration

Fastest

3h 56m

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3h 0m

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0.7 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.2 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Bucharest to Athens bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, June 17
Last updated at 11:30 AM
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uivk7:45 PM Otopeni, Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda
21h15
5:00 PM Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη)0 transfersDirect
uivk8:30 PM București, Autogara Militari
20h30
5:00 PM Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bucharest to Athens

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Buses from Bucharest to Athens run on average 3 times per day, taking around 21h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $36 (€29)
Distance
461 miles (743 km)
Average bus duration
21h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
$53 (€43)
Buses per day
3
Direct buses
3
Fastest bus
18h 0m
First bus
12:00
Last bus
21:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $36 (€29)

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Popular bus stations from Bucharest to Athens

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The major bus station for departures in Bucharest is București, Autogara Militari. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at București, Autogara Militari for your trip from Bucharest to Athens.
The major bus station for arrivals in Athens is Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη) for your trip to Athens from Bucharest.
Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη)

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