The average train between Prahova and Bucharest takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train service runs several times per day from Prahova to Bucharest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Prahova and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prahova is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 8:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Prahova to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Prahova station and arriving at Bucharest station via Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Prahova to Bucharest train services, operated by Transferoviar Calatori, depart from Ploieşti Sud station.
Prahova to Bucharest train services, operated by Transferoviar Calatori, arrive at Bucharest station.
The distance between Prahova and Bucharest is 82.1 km. The road distance is 66 km.
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest hourly. Tickets cost $8–9 and the journey takes 41 min. Three other operators also service this route.