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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Athens to Bucharest
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£84
Fastest journey
18 h 45 m
Average duration
18 h 53 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
744 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Athens to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Bucharest will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £83.
Of the 2 buses that leave Athens for Bucharest every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 744 km distance in an average of 18 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 19 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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Compare coach and flight for Athens to Bucharest
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Athens to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a flight costs an average of £71.
Distance: 744 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£68 Average Price Cheapest | £159 Average Price |
20h 31m Average total duration 20h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Athens to Bucharest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Bucharest coaches for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6202919 | 06:00 Athens (Αθήνα) | 18h45 | 00:45 București | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Athens to Bucharest
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Buses from Athens to Bucharest run on average 2 times per day, taking around 20h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 744 km distance in 17h 25m.
Distance 744 km |
Average bus duration 20h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 17h 25m |
First bus 07:00 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Athens to BucharestYou can travel by bus between Athens to Bucharest with Ourbus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as £36. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Athens to Bucharest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Bucharest by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bucharest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Athens, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL (Άθενς, Λεωφόρου Κηφισού - ΚΤΕΛ ΚΗΦΙΣΟΥ), Athens, Lenorman - F. P. Travel Holidays (Αθήνα, Λένορμαν) and Athens, Akominatou / Favierou (Αθήνα, Ακομινάτου / Φαβιέρου). When arriving in Bucharest, you can end your route in coach stations like Bucharest, Filaret Bus Station and Bucharest, Șoseaua Alexandriei (Autogara Atlassib).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL (Άθενς, Λεωφόρου Κηφισού - ΚΤΕΛ ΚΗΦΙΣΟΥ), which is located around 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bucharest, Filaret Bus Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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