Budapest to Pátra by bus
Pátra lies 1,052 km (654 mi) south of Budapest, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 7 min including stops, over roughly 1,283 km (797 mi) of road.
| Budapest | Pátra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Greece |
| Population | 1.7 million | 168,034 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) |
Clocks in Pátra are 1 h ahead of Budapest right now, so a 19 h 7 min journey lands 20 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pátra
Crossing from Hungary into Greece: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +30; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book buses from Budapest to Pátra
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Staying in Pátra
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Common questions
How far is Pátra from Budapest?
1,052 km (654 mi) in a straight line, south of Budapest; by road roughly 1,283 km (797 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Pátra by bus?
About 19 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Pátra?
Pátra is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Athens against Europe/Budapest).
What currency do I need in Pátra?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.