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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £64, while a flight costs an average of £370.
Distance: 744 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£64 Average Price Cheapest | £370 Average Price | £242 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 30m Average total duration 19h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Bucharest to Athens, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Athens:
A coach is £306 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Athens costing on average £370.
Other travel options to Athens take longer:
Coach takes on average 19h 30m.
Tickets start at around £64 compared to roughly £242 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £178. The journey takes 19h 0m versus 13h 29m 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.
How to get to Athens from Bucharest by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bucharest to Athens is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Athens:
A coach is £306 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Athens costing on average £370.
Other travel options to Athens take longer:
Coach takes on average 19h 30m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bucharest and Athens as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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