Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Athens | Militari | ||||
| Bus | Lagoumitzi str. | Militari | ||||
 | Bus | Bus stop, Viktoros Ougko 48-50, Athens | Bucharest Hotel Continental | ||||
 | Bus | Karolou str. | Autogara Militari | ||||
| Bus | Karolou str. | Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal |
Get from Athens to Bucharest
The journey takes about 21 hours, and with fares starting at just €56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Athens and Bucharest
Stops in Athens
- A
Lagoumitzi str.
Lagoumitzi 63-65, Athina 117 44, Greece - B
34-36 Akominatu str.
Akominatou 36, Athina 104 38, Greece - C
Atheny
Ilia Iliou 68-70, Athina 117 44, Greece - D
Sidirodromon
Sidirodromon 1, Athina 104 44, Greece - E
Evelpidon
Evelpidon 11Α, Athina 113 62, Greece
Stops in Bucharest
- A
Militari
Strada Valea Cascadelor 2, București, Romania - B
Autogara Filaret
Autogara Filaret, Str. Piata Garii Filaret, nr. 1, Bükreş, Romanya - D
Rahova
Șoseaua Alexandriei 164, București, Romania - E
Bükreş Filaret Otogar (Bucureşti Filaret)
Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, Bükreş / Romanya - F
Piata Natiunile Unite
Calea Victoriei nr. 2, București 030167, Romania
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Athens to Bucharest
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Athens to Bucharest?
The cheapest coach tickets from Athens to Bucharest start from €56. The average price for this route is around €78. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Athens to Bucharest?
The average bus journey time from Athens to Bucharest is 21h, covering a distance of 751 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 17h 25m and is operated by LIKEBUS.
Which bus companies service the Athens to Bucharest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni, FlixBus, Maks Trans LTD, Ilias Travel, LIKEBUS.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Athens to Bucharest?
The earliest bus departs from Athens to Bucharest at 08:00. And the latest bus departs at 17:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Athens to Bucharest?
A bus journey from Athens to Bucharest produces an estimated 18.7572 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Athens to Bucharest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is LIKEBUS, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Athens to Bucharest?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company LIKEBUS has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Athens to Bucharest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Athens to Bucharest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Maks Trans LTD, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Athens to Bucharest was searched and found on 1 Aug 2026 with a price of €53To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Athens to Bucharest as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €53 to €92 for a bus ticket from Athens to Bucharest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €53, which is on 2026-08-01.
Usually Union Ivkoni will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
