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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Athens to Bucharest
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€74
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€74
Fastest journey on Sep 17
19 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
19 h 40 m
Buses on Sep 17
1
Distance
744 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Athens to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Bucharest will cost around €74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €74.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 1 buses from Athens to Bucharest, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 744 km distance in an average of 19 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 40 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 19 h 40 m 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.
FlixBus5:35 PM19h40Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού)1:15 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari€741One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:35 PM19h40Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού)1:15 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari€741One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Athens to Bucharest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Athens to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €70, while a flight costs an average of €75.
Distance: 744 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€70 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price | €276 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 36m Average total duration 20h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration Fastest 6h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 39m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Bucharest:
A bus is €5 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Bucharest costing on average €75.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 6m.
Live departures
Athens to Bucharest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Bucharest buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 5:35 PM Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού) | 19h40 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Athens to Bucharest
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Buses from Athens to Bucharest run on average 1 times per day, taking around 20h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €44 but you can travel from only €31 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:03, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 744 km distance in 19h 0m.
Distance 744 km |
Average bus duration 20h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €44 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 19h 0m |
First bus 2:03 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, FlixBus, Lilian Express, Citylines, KTEL Thessalonikis from Athens to BucharestYou can travel by bus between Athens to Bucharest with Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, FlixBus, Lilian Express, Citylines, KTEL Thessalonikis for as low as €31. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Infobus
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Union Ivkoni International
Lilian Express
Citylines
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FAQs: Bus from Athens to Bucharest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Bucharest by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bucharest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Athens to Bucharest
Most Athens to Bucharest buses use the Athens (Αθήνα) to București station pair, with some services arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Use this guide to compare Athens and Bucharest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Athens station do buses to Bucharest leave from?
Getting to Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού) from Athens city centre
Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού) is 3 km from Athens city centre. Public transport options include:
Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού) bus station facilities and services
Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού). ATMs are available at Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού): Ramps available for wheelchair access.
Getting to Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη) from Athens city centre
Getting to Athens, Leof. Andrea Siggrou (Αθήνα, Λεωφ. Ανδρέα Συγγρού) from Athens city centre
Athens, Leof. Andrea Siggrou (Αθήνα, Λεωφ. Ανδρέα Συγγρού) is 2 km from Athens city centre. Public transport options include:
Athens, Leof. Andrea Siggrou (Αθήνα, Λεωφ. Ανδρέα Συγγρού) bus station facilities and services
Athens, Leof. Andrea Siggrou (Αθήνα, Λεωφ. Ανδρέα Συγγρού) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Athens, Leof. Andrea Siggrou (Αθήνα, Λεωφ. Ανδρέα Συγγρού). ATMs are available at Athens, Leof. Andrea Siggrou (Αθήνα, Λεωφ. Ανδρέα Συγγρού).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Athens, Leof. Andrea Siggrou (Αθήνα, Λεωφ. Ανδρέα Συγγρού).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Athens, Leof. Andrea Siggrou (Αθήνα, Λεωφ. Ανδρέα Συγγρού): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Athens, Leof. Andrea Siggrou (Αθήνα, Λεωφ. Ανδρέα Συγγρού): Basic accessibility features available.
Which Bucharest station do buses from Athens arrive at?
Getting to București, Autogara Militari from Bucharest city centre
Getting to București from Bucharest city centre
București bus station facilities and services
București has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several small food stalls available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at București. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at București.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at București: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at București: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
More options for your journey from Athens to Bucharest
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