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Trip Overview

The train between Bucharest and Italy takes 39h 36m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bucharest to Italy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

39h 36m
Duration
2,272 km
Distance
€303
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bucharest to Italy train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Bucharest and Italy. The service departs Bucharest at 5:29 AM in the morning, which arrives into Italy at 20:05:00. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 39h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)RailjetItaloTreno39h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)RailjetItaloTreno39h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)RailjetItaloTreno39h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)RailjetItaloTreno39h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)RailjetItaloTreno39h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)RailjetItaloTreno39h 36m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bucharest to Italy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bucharest to Italy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,272.3 km
  • Duration: 39h 36m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Italy?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Roma Termini via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, and Venezia Mestre in around 30h 3m.

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