How to get from Budapest to Athens
- 1135 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 6 October 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Athens: flight. The two cities are about 1135 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 6 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on October 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1135 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €18Checked Oct 22 | 2hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €116Older observation | 27h 06m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€18Checked Oct 222h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€116Older observation27h 06m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Athens: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest Ferenc Liszt → Athens Eleftherios Venizelosflight
Ryanair·2h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Budapest to Athens
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €24 | |
| November 2026 | €18 | |
| December 2026 | €21 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Athens Eleftherios VenizelosSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBudapest Népliget-SofiaBook →
ArdaTurSofia-ThessalonikiSee live options and dates →Hellenic TrainThessaloniki-AthensBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, ArdaTur, Hellenic Train; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Athens works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 6 October 2026. Start with a Ryanair flight from Budapest to Athens, about 2h. In total it's roughly €24 over 2h, direct, no transfers.
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Budapest to Athens: common questions
How far is Athens from Budapest?
About 1135 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Budapest to Athens?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, ArdaTur, Hellenic Train.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Athens?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Ryanair, FlixBus, ArdaTur, Hellenic Train
Route calculated: 6 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 6 Oct 2026