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

The cheapest way to get from Albania to Bucharest is to bus via Skopje which costs $55 - $90 and takes 21h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Albania to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $110 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Albania and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Albania to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Kulla E Sahatit, Tiranë and arriving at Bucharest via Tirana and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.

How far is it from Albania to Bucharest?

The distance between Albania and Bucharest is 664 km. The road distance is 817.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Albania to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 18h 10m and costs $88.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Albania to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albania to Bucharest bus from?

Albania to Bucharest bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, depart from Tirana station.

Bus or fly from Albania to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Albania to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $110 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $88 and takes 18h 10m.

Where does the Albania to Bucharest bus arrive?

Albania to Bucharest bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Albania and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Albania. It is currently 7:38 PM in Albania and 8:38 PM in Bucharest.

Can I drive from Albania to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Albania to Bucharest is 818 km. It takes approximately 11h 44m to drive from Albania to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Albania to Bucharest - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Albania to Bucharest by plane, bus, car, train, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane TIA - OTP
4h 21m
$116–341
Bus via Skopje
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharest Gară Filaretbus
21h 6m
$57–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Bucharestbus Sofia-Bucharest
18h 10m
$88
Drive 817.9 km
1. Drive from Tirana to Bucharestcar 817.9 km
11h 44m
$148–214
Bus to Podgorica Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Podgorica , Bus stationbus
2. Fly from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane TGD - OTP
7h 48m
$169–384
Fly Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane TIA - BBU
8h 52m
$69–244
Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the bus from Korçë to Thessalonikibus
2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SKG - OTP
8h 19m
$170–373
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to București, Autogara Militaribus N980
18h 55m
$83–108
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofiabus
2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain
3. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
19h 33m
$68–79

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Albania to Bucharest.

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Distance: 664.3 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Albania and Bucharest, Romania?

Ryanair flies from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kulla E Sahatit, Tiranë to Bucharest via Tirana and Sofia in around 18h 10m.

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