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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Militari | Lagoumitzi str. | CheapestFastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:43 AM EEST.
Get from Bucharest to Athens
The journey takes about 20 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just NZ$91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Bucharest and Athens?
Stops in Bucharest
- A
Militari
Strada Valea Cascadelor 2, București, Romania - B
Autogara Filaret
Autogara Filaret, Str. Piata Garii Filaret, nr. 1, Bükreş, Romanya - D
Rahova
Șoseaua Alexandriei 164, București, Romania - E
Bükreş Filaret Otogar (Bucureşti Filaret)
Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, Bükreş / Romanya - F
Piata Natiunile Unite
Calea Victoriei nr. 2, București 030167, Romania
Stops in Athens
- A
Lagoumitzi str.
Lagoumitzi 63-65, Athina 117 44, Greece - B
34-36 Akominatu str.
Akominatou 36, Athina 104 38, Greece - C
Atheny
Ilia Iliou 68-70, Athina 117 44, Greece - D
Sidirodromon
Sidirodromon 1, Athina 104 44, Greece - E
Evelpidon
Evelpidon 11Α, Athina 113 62, Greece
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bucharest to Athens by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Bucharest to Athens?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bucharest to Athens start from NZ$91. The average price for this route is around NZ$169. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Bucharest to Athens?
The average bus travel time from Bucharest to Athens is 20h 35m, covering a distance of 749 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 20m and is operated by LIKEBUS.
Which bus companies service the Bucharest to Athens route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni, FlixBus, Maks Trans LTD, Ilias Travel, LIKEBUS.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bucharest to Athens?
The earliest bus departs from Bucharest to Athens at 9:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bucharest to Athens?
A bus trip from Bucharest to Athens generates an estimated 18.718074999999995 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Bucharest to Athens?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is LIKEBUS, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bucharest to Athens?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company LIKEBUS has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bucharest to Athens?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bucharest to Athens?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Maks Trans LTD, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Bucharest to Athens was searched and found on Jun 27, 2026 with a price of NZ$110To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bucharest to Athens, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from NZ$110 to NZ$204 for a bus ticket from Bucharest to Athens based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NZ$110 which is on 2026-06-27.
Usually Union Ivkoni, Maks Trans LTD will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
