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Compare all timetables for the bus from Athens to Bucharest

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Athens to Bucharest from various bus operators like Ilias Travel or Union Ivkoni for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$55

Monday

$55

Tuesday

$81

Wednesday

Thursday

$77

Friday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Ilias Travel	21h 0m	8:15 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	5:15 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station		Economy	$55	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 7/12/2026 8:15:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/13/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Ilias Travel	21h 0m	8:15 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	5:15 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station		Economy	$55	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 7/13/2026 8:15:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/14/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Union Ivkoni	21h 1m	8:15 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	5:16 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station		Economy	$81	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 7/14/2026 8:15:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/15/2026 5:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 1m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Ilias Travel	21h 0m	8:15 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	5:15 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station		Economy	$77	A Bus from Ilias Travel goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 7/16/2026 8:15:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/17/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Athens to Bucharest via Sofia, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Openline
  
  22h 45m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Athens
  Bus Stop
  
  5:50 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $56
  
  A Bus from Openline goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 7/18/2026 6:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/18/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
- Union Ivkoni
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:15 AM
  
  Bucharest
  Militari Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/18/2026 10:00:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/19/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save $9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Athens to Bucharest is $55 on 7/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Athens to Bucharest

Compare all providers like Ilias Travel and Union Ivkoni that travel 1 times every day by bus from Athens to Bucharest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Athens to Bucharest starting from $55!

Cheapest Bus	$55
Fastest Bus	21h 0m
Earliest Bus	8:15 AM
Latest Bus	8:15 AM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	462.1 miles
Bus Companies	Ilias Travel and Union Ivkoni

Cheapest bus connections from Athens to Bucharest

Every day, 1 buses from 2 bus companies leave Athens for Bucharest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/11/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/05

Monday 07/06

Tuesday 07/07

Wednesday 07/08

Thursday 07/09

Friday 07/10

Saturday 07/11

$67

Sunday 07/12

$55

Monday 07/13

$55

Tuesday 07/14

$84

Wednesday 07/15

Thursday 07/16

$77

Friday 07/17

Saturday 07/18

$84

Sunday 07/19

$77

Monday 07/20

$77

Tuesday 07/21

$82

Wednesday 07/22

$77

Thursday 07/23

$77

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$81

Sunday 07/26

$76

Monday 07/27

$77

Tuesday 07/28

$77

Wednesday 07/29

$77

Thursday 07/30

$77

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

How to save money travelling from Athens to Bucharest

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Athens to Bucharest in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Athens to Bucharest, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Athens to Bucharest are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Athens to Bucharest

These are the most booked bus companies between Athens to Bucharest from our users.

Ilias Travel from Athens to Bucharest

Here you will find the key facts about the Ilias Travel bus route Athens to Bucharest:

Cheapest Price	$55
Fastest Bus	21h 0m
Earliest Bus	8:15 AM
Last Bus	8:15 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	6/16/2026

Union Ivkoni from Athens to Bucharest

Here you will find the key facts about the Union Ivkoni bus route Athens to Bucharest:

Cheapest Price	$81
Fastest Bus	21h 1m
Earliest Bus	8:15 AM
Last Bus	8:15 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	6/14/2026

All bus stations and stops in Athens and Bucharest

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Athens and Bucharest.

Bus Stop

Leof. Eleftheriou Venizelou 69

Leoforou Kifisou

Acharnon

Acharnon 12

Aspropyrgos Town Hall

Athen - Liosion Station Bus Stop

Militari Bus Station

north station

Strada Gheorghe Polizu

Filaret

Strada Constantin Istrati

Central Station

Dr. Constantin Istrati Bus Stop

Dr. Constantin Istrati Dr. Constantin Istrati

Service and Comfort on the bus from Athens to Bucharest

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Athens to Bucharest? Or which bus companies serve the route Athens to Bucharest? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Athens to Bucharest bus

How much does a Athens Bucharest bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $55 and takes 21h 0m to reach Bucharest. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Athens to Bucharest?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $55 and $84. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bucharest.

On average, how many connections are available from Athens to Bucharest each day?

Every day, the Athens to Bucharest bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Athens to Bucharest take?

The fastest bus from Athens to Bucharest is offered by Ilias Travel and takes 21h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $55. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Athens to Bucharest?

The earliest bus arriving in Bucharest from Athens starts at 8:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Athens to Bucharest?

The latest bus trip departing from Athens for Bucharest starts at 8:15 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Athens Bucharest route?

When traveling by bus from Athens to Bucharest, passengers can travel with Ilias Travel and Union Ivkoni. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Bucharest?

You can check all the direct connections between Athens and Bucharest by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Ilias Travel and Union Ivkoni.

What can I take with me on the Athens to Bucharest bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Athens Bucharest bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Athens Bucharest bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Athens to Bucharest on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Athens to Bucharest

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Athens and to Bucharest

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Athens and to Bucharest. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!