Coach Athens to Bucharest from £43

Which bus from Athens to Bucharest is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Athens to Bucharest. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Union Ivkoni or Maks Trans LTD. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£45

tomorrow

£45

Sunday

£52

Monday

£52

Tuesday

£47

Wednesday

£45

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	21h 45m	07:30	Athens	Bus Stop	05:15	Bucharest	Piata Buzesti	Basic	£45	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 12/12/2025 07:30:00 to Piata Buzesti, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 13/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 45m
Union Ivkoni	22h 15m	07:30	Athens	Bus Stop	05:45	Bucharest	Piata Buzesti	Basic	£53	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 12/12/2025 07:30:00 to Piata Buzesti, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 13/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
Maks Trans LTD	18h 45m	08:00	Athens	Bus Stop	02:45	Bucharest	north station	Economy	£72	A Bus from Maks Trans LTD goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 12/12/2025 08:00:00 to north station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 13/12/2025 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Union Ivkoni	22h 30m	09:30	Athens	Bus Stop	08:00	Bucharest	Piata Buzesti		Basic	£45	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 13/12/2025 09:30:00 to Piata Buzesti, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 14/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
	Union Ivkoni	37h 30m	18:30	Athens	Bus Stop	08:00	Bucharest	Piata Buzesti		Basic	£53	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 13/12/2025 18:30:00 to Piata Buzesti, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 15/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Union Ivkoni	22h 30m	09:30	Athens	Bus Stop	08:00	Bucharest	Piata Buzesti		Basic	£52	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 14/12/2025 09:30:00 to Piata Buzesti, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 15/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
	Union Ivkoni	37h 30m	18:30	Athens	Bus Stop	08:00	Bucharest	Piata Buzesti		Basic	£53	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 14/12/2025 18:30:00 to Piata Buzesti, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 16/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Athens to Bucharest via Sofia, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  22h 30m
  
  0
  
  09:30
  
  Athens
  Bus Stop
  
  23:00
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £34
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 14/12/2025 09:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 14/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
- Distribusion
  
  8h 1m
  
  0
  
  23:59
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  08:00
  
  Bucharest
  Piata Buzesti
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 14/12/2025 23:59:00 to Piata Buzesti, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 15/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 1m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	22h 30m	09:30	Athens	Bus Stop	08:00	Bucharest	Piata Buzesti	Basic	£52	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 15/12/2025 09:30:00 to Piata Buzesti, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 16/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
Union Ivkoni	37h 30m	18:30	Athens	Bus Stop	08:00	Bucharest	Piata Buzesti	Basic	£53	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 15/12/2025 18:30:00 to Piata Buzesti, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 17/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 30m
Maks Trans LTD	18h 45m	08:00	Athens	Bus Stop	02:45	Bucharest	north station	Economy	£72	A Bus from Maks Trans LTD goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 15/12/2025 08:00:00 to north station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 16/12/2025 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Athens to Bucharest via Sofia, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  22h 30m
  
  0
  
  09:30
  
  Athens
  Bus Stop
  
  23:00
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £34
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 14/12/2025 09:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 14/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
- Distribusion
  
  8h 1m
  
  0
  
  23:59
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  08:00
  
  Bucharest
  Piata Buzesti
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 14/12/2025 23:59:00 to Piata Buzesti, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 15/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 1m
Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Union Ivkoni	37h 30m	18:30	Athens	Bus Stop	08:00	Bucharest	Piata Buzesti		Basic	£47	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 16/12/2025 18:30:00 to Piata Buzesti, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 18/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 30m
	Union Ivkoni	22h 30m	09:30	Athens	Bus Stop	08:00	Bucharest	Piata Buzesti		Basic	£52	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 16/12/2025 09:30:00 to Piata Buzesti, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 17/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Union Ivkoni	21h 45m	07:30	Athens	Bus Stop	05:15	Bucharest	Militari Coach Station		Basic	£45	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 17/12/2025 07:30:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 18/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 45m
	Union Ivkoni	22h 15m	07:30	Athens	Bus Stop	05:45	Bucharest	Militari Coach Station		Basic	£53	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 17/12/2025 07:30:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 18/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Athens to Bucharest is £43 on 08/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Athens and Bucharest?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Athens to Bucharest. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Athens to Bucharest. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Athens and Bucharest.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 18 coaches from Athens to Bucharest, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Athens and Bucharest, with 8 offers.

All facts for Athens to Bucharest bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Union Ivkoni and Maks Trans LTD that travel daily 4 times by bus from Athens to Bucharest in one click. Book your Athens to Bucharest bus ticket starting from £43!

Cheapest Bus	£43
Fastest Bus	18h 45m
Earliest Coach	07:30
Latest Coach	07:30
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	743.5 km
Coach Companies	Union Ivkoni and Maks Trans LTD

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Athens to Bucharest?

Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave Athens for Bucharest. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 12/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

£55

Saturday 13/12

£46

Sunday 14/12

£53

Monday 15/12

£52

Tuesday 16/12

£47

Wednesday 17/12

£45

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£49

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£45

Monday 22/12

£44

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£45

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£45

Saturday 27/12

£45

Sunday 28/12

£43

Monday 29/12

£43

Tuesday 30/12

£45

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

£50

Sunday 04/01

The cheapest time to travel from Athens to Bucharest

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Athens to Bucharest, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £43, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Athens to Bucharest. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £45.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Athens to Bucharest, with £45. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £47.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Athens to Bucharest are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Athens and Bucharest

Here is a map with all coach stations in Athens and Bucharest. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Bus Stop

Leof. Eleftheriou Venizelou 69

Leoforou Kifisou

Acharnon

Acharnon 12

Aspropyrgos Town Hall

Skaramagas Eko Shipyard Bus Stop

Militari Coach Station

north station

Strada Gheorghe Polizu

Filaret

Strada Constantin Istrati

Gara de Nord Coach Station

Gara de Nord Gara de Nord

Dr. Constantin Istrati Coach Stop

Dr. Constantin Istrati Dr. Constantin Istrati

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Athens to Bucharest? Compare all modes of transports from Athens to Bucharest.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Athens to Bucharest

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Athens to Bucharest. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Athens to Bucharest bus

How much does a Athens Bucharest coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Athens Bucharest bus trip is available from £43 and takes 21h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £43 to £72. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Bucharest.

How many connections are available for the Athens Bucharest route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Athens to Bucharest is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bucharest from Athens take?

The quickest coach from Athens to Bucharest is provided by Maks Trans LTD and takes 18h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £72. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Athens to Bucharest?

The earliest bus to Bucharest departs from Athens at 07:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Athens to Bucharest?

The latest bus to Bucharest departs from Athens at 07:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Athens Bucharest route?

Passengers looking to travel from Athens to Bucharest can travel with Union Ivkoni and Maks Trans LTD. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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: Union Ivkoni and Maks Trans LTD.

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

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 bus for the Athens Bucharest bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Athens to Bucharest?

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How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Athens to Bucharest?

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

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’ll find all the details about your bus route!