How much does a bus ticket from Budapest to Athens cost?

The bus ticket price from Budapest to Athens starts at R 2 337. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Budapest to Athens is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Budapest to Athens?

The average travel time between Budapest and Athens is around 1d , although the fastest bus will take about 1d . This is the time it takes to travel the 1126 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Budapest and Athens?

The number of buses from Budapest to Athens can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Budapest to Athens by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Budapest to Athens?

When taking the bus from Budapest to Athens, you can travel comfortably and safely with Infobus, Korona Travel, FlixBus.

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

Buses travelling between Budapest and Athens leave from Népliget or Budapest Airport and arrive at Lagoumitzi str., 34-36 Akominatu str., Atheny.

Bus Budapest to Athens from R 2 292 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Budapest to Athens on 11 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:30	Népliget	23h 30m	16:00	Lagoumitzi str.	No tags
Bus	11:00	Olajliget u. 44, 1103, Budapest	1d	12:15	Lenorman	No tags
Bus	15:30	Népliget	23h 30m	16:00	Lagoumitzi str.	No tags
Bus	15:30	Népliget	23h 30m	16:00	Lagoumitzi str.	No tags
Bus	15:30	Népliget	22h 30m	16:00	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 R 2 337, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d Average duration

1120 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

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 R 2 497, 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.

25 November 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511 279 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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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 - Nyugati

Stops in Athens

A - Lagoumitzi str.

B - 34-36 Akominatu str.

C - Atheny

D - Sidirodromon

E - Evelpidon

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Athens by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Budapest to Athens cost?
The bus ticket price from Budapest to Athens starts at R 2 337. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Budapest to Athens is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Budapest to Athens?
The average travel time between Budapest and Athens is around 1d , although the fastest bus will take about 1d . This is the time it takes to travel the 1126 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Budapest and Athens?
The number of buses from Budapest to Athens can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Budapest to Athens by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Budapest to Athens?
When taking the bus from Budapest to Athens, you can travel comfortably and safely with Infobus, Korona Travel, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Budapest to Athens?
Buses travelling between Budapest and Athens leave from Népliget or Budapest Airport and arrive at Lagoumitzi str., 34-36 Akominatu str., Atheny.

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The cheapest trip from Budapest to Athens was searched and found on 14 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 316

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Budapest to Athens as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 316 to R 2 316 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Athens based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 316, which is on 2025-11-14.