How far is Budapest from Athens?

The distance separating Budapest and Athens is 698 miles (1126 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Budapest to Athens?

Most of the buses traveling from Budapest to Athens leave from Népliget and arrive at Lagoumitzi str. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Athens?

Once in Athens, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Mount Lycabettus, National Archaeological Museum, Philopappos Hill, The Acropolis and its surroundings and Temple of Athena Nike.

Bus Budapest to Athens from $131 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Budapest to Athens on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Népliget	23h 30m	4:00pm	Lagoumitzi str.	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Olajliget u. 44, 1103, Budapest	1d	12:15pm	Lenorman	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Népliget	23h 30m	4:00pm	Lagoumitzi str.	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Népliget	23h 30m	4:00pm	Lagoumitzi str.	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Népliget	22h 30m	4:00pm	Lagoumitzi str.	No tags

Get from Budapest to Athens

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d Average Duration

695 milesDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

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Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Korona Travel

4/53 reviews

Based on 3 reviews, Korona Travel was rated 4 stars for this trip. Korona Travel ticket prices on this trip start at $142, with the trip lasting on average 1410.

Korona Travel Budapest Athens recent customer reviews

Things that were not so good: 1) the bus didn't have a toilet, 2) the drivers was smoking in the bus, 3) the drives was playing music too loud and 4) the drivers had the windows open all the time, making it cold inside the bus.

Morten P.

November 25, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,327 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

GR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Athens?

Stops in Budapest

A - Népliget

B - Budapest Airport

C - Kelenföld

D - Mexikói út

E - Könyves Kálmán

F - Budapest Airport BUD

Stops in Athens

A - Lagoumitzi str.

B - 34-36 Akominatu str.

C - Atheny

D - Sidirodromon

E - Evelpidon

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Budapest to Athens by bus

How far is Budapest from Athens?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Athens?