How to travel from Budapest to Athens, Greece

The distance between Budapest and Athens is around 1,176km (731 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Budapest to Athens by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Athens (ATH).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated byWizz Air+ 3 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Athens.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

FP Travel

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Thessaloniki then take the train to Athens.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Athens.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Distance1,467km (912 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Budapest and Athens

There are several options for getting from Budapest to Athens by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 19h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Budapest and Athens is around 1,176km (731 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,125km (699 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Budapest and Athens by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Budapest to Athens is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Athens, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Budapest and Athens. We recommend that you fly from Budapest (BUD) to Athens (ATH). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Budapest and Athens. It typically takes around 23hrs and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Budapest and Athens with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 23hrs.

FP Travel and Siamos Tours run regular bus services between Budapest and Athens. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 23hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Budapest and Athens. Flights depart from Budapest (BUD) and arrive at Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Budapest and Athens with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Wizz Air, Ryanair, Aegean Airlines and Austrian Airlines fly between Budapest and Athens. Flights depart from Budapest (BUD) and and arrive into Athens (ATH). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Budapest to Athens typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Budapest (BUD) and and arrive into Athens (ATH).

The closest major airport to Athens is Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Athens. Skiros Airport (SKU) (SKU) and Skiathos Airport (JSI) (JSI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Budapest and Athens. The distance is around 1,467km (912 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest to Athens is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Budapest to Athens

Compare travel optionsbetween Budapest and Athens

Transport options from Budapest to Athens
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 20m
€115($115)
hourly1,176km (731 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
23hrs
€100($100)
3 times a week1,508km (937 miles)
Bus to Athens24h 50m
€95($95)
once a week1,546km (961 miles)
Bus and Train
19h 45m
€12($12)
once a week1,556km (967 miles)
Drive
14h 15m
€310($310)
on demand1,467km (912 miles)

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Airports near Athens

The following major airports near Athens offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Athens
SKU
Skiros Airport (SKU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Athens
JSI
Skiathos Airport (JSI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Athens