How to get from Athens to Budapest
The fastest route from Athens to Budapest takes approximately 1815 minutes. This route requires 6 transfers. Available transport: Μετρό, Τρένο, Λεωφορείο and Τραμ. We found 4 route options for you.
From Athens to Budapest
Fastest Route
1815 min 1.726,5 km
6 transfers
M2
Αθήνα - Θεσσαλονίκη
Flixbus N980
Flixbus N981
Flixbus 946
M4
41
Departs from: Ομονοια
Walking: 16 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Ομονοια
2
Take M2 (Μετρό)
Direction: Ελληνικο
From Ομονοια προς Σ. Λαρισησ (1 stop, 2 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Αθήνα
4
Take Αθήνα - Θεσσαλονίκη (Τρένο)
Direction: Θεσσαλονίκη
From Αθήνα προς Θεσσαλονίκη (10 stops, 323 min)
5
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Thessaloniki train station
6
Take Flixbus N980 (Λεωφορείο)
Direction: Sofia (Serdika bus station)
From Thessaloniki train station προς Sofia (Serdika bus station) (2 stops, 315 min)
7
Take Flixbus N981 (Λεωφορείο)
Direction: Munich central bus station
From Sofia (Serdika bus station) προς Zagreb (Bus Station)
8
Take Flixbus 946 (Λεωφορείο)
Direction: Budapest Népliget bus station
From Zagreb (Bus Station) προς Budapest Kelenföld bus station
9
Walk 4 min (0.3 km)
to Kelenföld vasútállomás
10
Take M4 (Μετρό)
Direction: Keleti pályaudvar
From Kelenföld vasútállomás προς Szent Gellért tér - Műegyetem (3 stops, 7 min)
11
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Szent Gellért tér - Műegyetem M
12
Take 41 (Τραμ)
Direction: Bem rakpart ► Bécsi út / Vörösvári út
From Szent Gellért tér - Műegyetem M προς Clark Ádám tér (2 stops, 5 min)
13
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
✓
Arrive at Budapest
Public transport stations close to Athens
The nearest public transport stations to Athens are listed below.
Metro stops near Athens:
- Στ.Ομονοιασ
- Ομονοια
- Στ.Πανεπιστημιο
- Πανεπιστημιο
Λεωφορείο stops near Athens:
- ΠΛ. Ομονοιασ
- Πλατεια Ομονοιασ
- Ομονοια
- Τερμα(Ομονοια)
Τρόλεϊ stops near Athens:
- Ομονοια-Ρεξ
- Ομονοια-Σωκρατουσ
- Ομονοια
- ΠΛ. Λαυριου
Public transport stations close to Budapest
The nearest public transport stations to Budapest are listed below.
Metro stops near Budapest:
- Vörösmarty tér
Τραμ stops near Budapest:
- Clark Ádám tér
- Halász utca
- Eötvös tér
- Széchenyi István tér
Λεωφορείο stops near Budapest:
- Clark Ádám tér
- Dísz tér
- Palota út, gyorslift
- Halász utca
Funicular stops near Budapest:
- Clark Ádám tér
- Szent György tér
Alternative Route
2315 min 1.891,8 km
6 transfers
M2
Αθήνα - Θεσσαλονίκη
Flixbus 983
R 9352
IR-N 78
78 Muntenia
5
Departs from: Ομονοια
Walking: 30 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Ομονοια
2
Take M2 (Μετρό)
Direction: Ελληνικο
From Ομονοια προς Σ. Λαρισησ (1 stop, 2 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Αθήνα
4
Take Αθήνα - Θεσσαλονίκη (Τρένο)
Direction: Θεσσαλονίκη
From Αθήνα προς Θεσσαλονίκη (10 stops, 366 min)
5
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Thessaloniki train station
6
Take Flixbus 983 (Λεωφορείο)
Direction: Sibiu (Autogara Turnisor)
From Thessaloniki train station προς Giurgiu (Autogara Smaranda) (2 stops, 640 min)
7
Walk 6 min (0.3 km)
to Giurgiu
8
Take R 9352 (Τρένο)
Direction: Videle
From Giurgiu προς Videle (11 stops, 98 min)
9
Take IR-N 78 (Τρένο)
Direction: Lokoshaza
From Videle προς Lokoshaza (15 stops, 737 min)
10
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Lőkösháza
11
Take 78 Muntenia (Τρένο)
Direction: Budapest-Keleti
From Lőkösháza προς Budapest-Keleti (8 stops, 188 min)
12
Walk 5 min (0.3 km)
to Keleti pályaudvar M
13
Take 5 (Λεωφορείο)
Direction: Pasaréti tér
From Keleti pályaudvar M προς Alagút utca (8 stops, 16 min)
14
Walk 10 min (0.6 km)
✓
Arrive at Budapest
Questions & Answers
Common questions about traveling from Athens to Budapest.
How do I travel from Athens to Budapest in Athens?
The quickest journey from Athens to Budapest takes approximately 1815 minutes via line M2 (Μετρό).
Are there other ways to reach Budapest from Athens?
Yes, an alternative route takes around 2315 minutes using line M2 (Μετρό).
Can I get directly from Athens to Budapest without changing?
This route requires 6 transfers. The complete journey takes about 1815 minutes including connection time.
Which line connects Athens and Budapest?
Line M2 (Μετρό) connects Ομονοια and Clark Ádám tér in Athens.
What is the journey time from Athens to Budapest by public transport?
The journey from Athens to Budapest in Athens takes approximately 1815 minutes. This includes transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board to travel from Athens to Budapest?
Board line M2 (Μετρό) at Ομονοια, near Athens in Athens.
Which station is closest to Budapest?
The nearest stop to Budapest is Clark Ádám tér. Exit here to reach your destination in Athens.
Travel Tips
- Allow extra time for connections, especially during peak hours
- Check real-time departure information at the station
- Consider downloading the transit app for live updates
- For routes with transfers, follow signs at stations for connecting services
Disclaimer: Travel times shown are estimates based on scheduled departure at 8:00 AM and do not account for real-time traffic conditions or service delays. Actual travel times may vary.