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

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Bucharest is to train and night train which costs $35 - $65 and takes 15h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ankara to Bucharest is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $170 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Ankara and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Bucharest via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.

How far is it from Ankara to Bucharest?

The distance between Ankara and Bucharest is 805 km. The road distance is 1074.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ankara to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 17h 28m and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Ankara to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Bucharest bus from?

Ankara to Bucharest bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Bucharest train from?

Ankara to Bucharest train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.

Bus or fly from Ankara to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Ankara to Bucharest is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $170 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 17h 28m.

Where does the Ankara to Bucharest bus arrive?

Ankara to Bucharest bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.

What is the time difference between Ankara and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h behind Ankara. It is currently 9:30 AM in Ankara and 8:30 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Ankara to Bucharest train arrive?

Ankara to Bucharest train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkali station.

Can I drive from Ankara to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Bucharest is 1074 km. It takes approximately 12h 3m to drive from Ankara to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5335+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Ankara to Bucharest - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 6 ways to get from Ankara to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)ESB - OTP
6h 34m
$171–281
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ankara to HalkaliYht
2. Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
15h 12m
$36–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogari
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
17h 28m
$60–106
Drive 1,074.3 km
1. Drive from Ankara to Bucharest1,074.3 km
12h 3m
$172–248
Bus via Shumen
1. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus station
2. Take the bus from Instabul to Shumen
3. Take the bus from Shumen to Bucharest Horoscop Hotel
22h 36m
$70–95
Train, night train #2
1. Take the train from Ankara to HalkaliHst / ...
2. Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
15h 12m
$38–66

Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

33Weekly Planes

4h 33mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 805.5 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Bucharest, Romania?

Turkish Airlines, Tarom, and three other airlines fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ankara to București, Autogara Militari via Istanbul Otogari and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 17h 28m.

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