Pátra to Budapest by bus
Budapest lies 1,052 km (654 mi) north of Pátra, -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.
| Pátra | Budapest | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Greece | Hungary |
| Population | 168,034 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 104 m (341 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
Clocks in Budapest are 1 h behind Pátra right now, so a 19 h 7 min journey lands only 18 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Budapest
Crossing from Greece into Hungary: money changes from the Euro to the Forint (HUF); the dialling code becomes +36; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855.
Where to book buses from Pátra to Budapest
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Staying in Budapest
Our booking partner lists 6,485+ places to stay in Budapest (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 841 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (587), and 26 are five-star. Across 864 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 1,495,475 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Budapest from Pátra?
1,052 km (654 mi) in a straight line, north of Pátra; by road roughly 1,283 km (797 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pátra to Budapest 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 Pátra and Budapest?
Budapest is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Budapest against Europe/Athens).
What currency do I need in Budapest?
The Forint (HUF).
Where can I stay in Budapest?
Our booking partner lists 6,485+ places to stay in Budapest, bookable on this site.
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.