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Compare bus and flight for Athens to Belgrade
Omio 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 an average ticket price of $99 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $99, while a flight costs an average of $584.
Distance: 500 miles (805 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$99 Average price Cheapest | $584 Average price | $317 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 31m Average total duration 18h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 2h 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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Compare ways to travel from Athens to Belgrade
Compare the available ways to get from Athens to Belgrade, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Belgrade:
A bus is $485 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Belgrade costing on average $584.
Other travel options to Belgrade take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 31m.
Tickets start at around $99 compared to roughly $317 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $219. The journey takes 18h 1m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Athens to Belgrade
How to get from Athens to Belgrade by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Athens to Belgrade is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
TK1850 · TK10833:45 PM 4h45 Athens International Airport 7:30 PM Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport $258 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
TK1850 · TK10833:45 PM 4h45 Athens International Airport 7:30 PM Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport $258 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
JU5333:50 PM 1h40 Athens International Airport 4:30 PM Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport $410 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
TK1848 · TK10831:05 PM 7h25 Athens International Airport 7:30 PM Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport $258 1 One-way 1 transfer
TK1844 · TK108310:10 AM 10h20 Athens International Airport 7:30 PM Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport $258 1 One-way 1 transfer
TK1848 · TK10811:05 PM 19h55 Athens International Airport 8:00 AM Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport $258 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Belgrade:
A bus is $485 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Belgrade costing on average $584.
Other travel options to Belgrade take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 31m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Belgrade as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Athens International Airport and arrive in Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Athens (Αθήνα) and arrive in Beograd.
- Travel with Infobus, Siamos Tours to go to Belgrade by bus.
- Travel with Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss, tarom, Austrian Airlines, ITA, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa Cityline, Sichuan Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Edelweiss Air to go to Belgrade by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Infobus, Siamos Tours.
- 5 direct flights per day with Air Serbia, Aegean Airlines, CitizenPlane.
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