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Four ways to Travel from Athens to Budapest

Composite routes from Athens to Budapest

Cheapest
14 h 8 min
Car
1459 km.
from $80
Fastest
2 h 7 min
Plane
Other
14 h 8 min
Rideshare
1459 km.
from $19.03
18 h 47 min
Train
1120 km.
from $161.85

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.77–$356.66

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$407.61

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$38.21–$280.23

Train operators

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Subotica to Szeged
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.44–$4.08
Train from Szeged to Koebanya-Kispest
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.55–$11.46

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$34.39

Railways of Montenegro (ŽPCG)

Phone:
+382 20 441 197
Email:
Website:
zcg-prevoz.me/
Train from New Belgrade to Subotica
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.55–$20.38

Bus operators

Axios Travel

Phone:
+ 381 011 7555 675
Email:
Website:
axiostravel.com/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.64

FP Travel

Phone:
+302105233969
Email:
Website:
fptravel.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.16

Siamos Tours

Phone:
0030 2108219900
Email:
Website:
siamostours.com/el/epikoinonia/
Bus from Athens to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$101.90

Travel Patrikalos

Phone:
+381 011 7614787
Email:
Website:
fptravelpatrikalos.rs/index.php
Bus from Athens to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
25h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$130.50

Korona Travel

Phone:
+30 210 92 33 33
Email:
Website:
koronatravel.gr/portal/en/
Bus from Athens to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
24h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$108.42

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Budapest is to bus which costs $70.65 - $119.57 and takes 23h.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $59.78 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athens and arriving at Budapest Hotel Platanus. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 23h.

How far is it from Athens to Budapest?

The distance between Athens and Budapest is 1172 km. The road distance is 1462.2 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Budapest without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 47m and costs $86.96 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Budapest?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Athens to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Budapest bus from?

Athens to Budapest bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Budapest?

The best way to get from Athens to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $59.78 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $119.57 and takes 23h.

Where does the Athens to Budapest bus arrive?

Athens to Budapest bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, arrive at Budapest Hotel Platanus station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 15:42 in Athens and 14:42 in Budapest.

Can I drive from Athens to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Budapest is 1462 km. It takes approximately 14h 10m to drive from Athens to Budapest.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7020+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at $21.13 per night.
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