Bucharest to Athens by train
Athens lies 744 km (462 mi) south of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 42 min at the speeds typical of Romania and Greece rail, over roughly 908 km (564 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bucharest | Athens | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Greece |
| Population | 1.9 million | 664,046 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) |
| Stations on record | Titan Sud train station, București Basarab railway station, Bucharest Băneasa | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Athens
Crossing from Romania into Greece: money changes from the Leu 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 trains from Bucharest to Athens
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Staying in Athens
Our booking partner lists 10,516+ places to stay in Athens (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 804 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (571), and 50 are five-star. Across 865 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 1,036,770 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Athens from Bucharest?
744 km (462 mi) in a straight line, south of Bucharest; by road roughly 908 km (564 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Athens by train?
About 10 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Athens?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Athens?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Athens?
Our booking partner lists 10,516+ places to stay in Athens, 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.