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Six ways to Travel from Budapest to Bucharest

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Cheapest
By car (824 km)
8 h 55 min
824 km.
from $45
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Rideshare
8 h 55 min
824 km.
from $10.75
Bus, Plane
5 h 19 min
642 km.
from $258.66
Train, Plane (Train)
6 h 52 min
640 km.
from $256.74
Train, Plane (Train to Vienna International Airport)
7 h 8 min
640 km.
from $174.08

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$31.84–$318.44

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.59–$484.04

HiSky

Website:
hisky.aero/
Plane from Oradea International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.90–$203.80

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$382.13

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$95.53–$433.08
Plane from Oradea International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$280.23

Anima Wings

Website:
animawings.com/
Plane from Oradea International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$22.93–$254.76

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$445.82
Plane from Oradea International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$280.23

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to București,
Ave. Duration:
16h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$121.01
Bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to București,
Ave. Duration:
16h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.16–$127.38

Trans Nicolaescu

Phone:
0745 638 910
Email:
Website:
transnicolaescu.ro/
Bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Oradea
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$14.62

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Email:
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to București,
Ave. Duration:
8h 8m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
8h 8m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Train operators

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
15h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$191.07–$267.49

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
17h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$50.95
Train from Zuglo to Puespoekladany
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.92–$10.83
Train from Puespoekladany to Biharkeresztes
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.93–$3.44
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$16.56

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
15h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$95.53

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Bucharest?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Bucharest is to bus which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 16h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Bucharest?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $260.87 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Keleti and arriving at Bucuresti Nord. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 21m.

How far is it from Budapest to Bucharest?

The distance between Budapest and Bucharest is 650 km. The road distance is 826.1 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Bucharest without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Bucharest without a car is to train which takes 15h 21m and costs $163.04 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Bucharest?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Budapest to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Bucharest bus from?

Budapest to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Bucharest train from?

Budapest to Bucharest train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Budapest-Keleti station.

Train, bus or fly from Budapest to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Budapest to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $108.70 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $163.04 - $228.26 and takes 15h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 16h 25m.

Where does the Budapest to Bucharest bus arrive?

Budapest to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 20:11 in Budapest and 21:11 in Bucharest.

Where does the Budapest to Bucharest train arrive?

Budapest to Bucharest train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Bucharest is 826 km. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from Budapest to Bucharest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest to Bucharest?

Book your Budapest to Bucharest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 4838+ hotels available in Bucharest. Prices start at $20.52 per night.
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