How to get to Athens from Bucharest

There are 2 options to travel between Bucharest and Athens including taking a coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bucharest to Athens is a coach with an average price of £63.

This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Athens:

A coach is £337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Athens costing on average £400.

The fastest way to travel from Bucharest to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 46m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 19h 39m.

The Bucharest to Athens distance is approximately 744 km.

The average frequency per day from Bucharest to Athens is:

• Around 34 flights per day.
• Around 1 coaches per day.

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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bucharest to Athens:

• Flights mostly depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
• Coaches mostly depart from București and arrive in Athens (Αθήνα).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bucharest to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Swiss, Eurowings, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, tarom, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, Aegean Airlines to go to Athens by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, LikeBus, Lilian Express, Infobus, Max Trans, Union Ivkoni International to go to Athens by coach.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bucharest to Athens with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct flights per day with tarom, Aegean Airlines.
• 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, LikeBus, Lilian Express, Infobus, Max Trans, Union Ivkoni International.

Omio customers who travel from Bucharest to Athens often also extend their vacation to go to Santorini (Island), Mykonos, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Athens and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Bucharest to Athens, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.

In Athens, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city from Mount Lycabettus, explore the vibrant Monastiraki Flea Market for antiques and souvenirs, and visit the Panathenaic Stadium, the world's only stadium made entirely of marble. Take a peaceful stroll through the National Garden of Athens, experience a traditional Greek performance at the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and explore the Acropolis of Athens with its iconic Parthenon. Learn about ancient Greek civilisation at the Acropolis Museum, discover the historic Ancient Agora of Athens, and visit the National Archaeological Museum. Don't miss the charming Plaka neighbourhood with its neoclassical architecture and vibrant local shops.

A visit of 3 to 4 days in Athens is typically sufficient to explore major attractions like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Plaka district, and the National Archaeological Museum, while also allowing some time to enjoy local cuisine and culture.