THE SHORT VERSION
Bucharest to Athens at a glance.
- From
- Bucharest București
- To
- Athens Αθήνα
- Road distance
- About 1151 km
- Straight line
- 745 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~14 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Athens to Bucharest →
- Border
- Romania → Greece. Schengen: carry ID
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Bucharest
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
Arriving in Athens
City buses and the metro connect both stations with the centre.
- Kifissos KTEL station
Kifissos Avenue. Routes to the Peloponnese, western and northern Greece. - Liosion KTEL station
Liosion Avenue, near Agios Nikolaos metro. Routes to central Greece.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Check which KTEL station your route uses: they're on different sides of the city.
KEEP GOING
From Athens, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Athens
More buses from Bucharest
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Bucharest from Athens by road?+
About 1151 km by road (745 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Bucharest to Athens take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 14 h 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Bucharest?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Athens to Bucharest?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Athens to Bucharest guide.
Where does the bus from Bucharest arrive in Athens?+
It depends on the operator. In Athens, services use Kifissos KTEL station, Liosion KTEL station. City buses and the metro connect both stations with the centre.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Athens?+
City buses and the metro connect both stations with the centre.
What kind of bus runs from Bucharest to Athens?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Bucharest to Athens bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Athens by bus?+
Direct buses from Athens include Vienna, Corinth, Nafplio, Ermioni, Porto Cheli and more. See all connections on our Athens bus page.
Do I need my passport on the bus from Bucharest to Athens?+
Romania and Greece are both in the Schengen area, so there are usually no routine border checks. Carry your passport or national ID card anyway: spot checks happen and operators may ask for ID.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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