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

The cheapest way to get from Balș to Bucharest is to bus which costs $8 - $14 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balș to Bucharest is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Balș and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Balș to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Bals and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via Slatina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Balș and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Balș to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Balş and arriving at Bucharest via Craiova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Balș to Bucharest?

The distance between Balș and Bucharest is 205 km. The road distance is 205.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Balș to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $8 - $14.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Balș to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balș to Bucharest bus from?

Balș to Bucharest bus services, operated by Romtimex SRL, depart from Bals station.

Where do I catch the Balș to Bucharest train from?

Balș to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.

Train or bus from Balș to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Balș to Bucharest is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $8 - $14. Alternatively, you can train via Craiova, which costs $15 - $30 and takes 5h.

Where does the Balș to Bucharest bus arrive?

Balș to Bucharest bus services, operated by Romtimex SRL, arrive at Slatina station.

Where does the Balș to Bucharest train arrive?

Balș to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Balș to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Balș to Bucharest is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Balș to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5348+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Balș to Bucharest - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Balș to Bucharest by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bals to Slatina
2. Take the bus from Slatina to București, Autogara Militari3902
4h 55m
$8–13
Train via Craiova
1. Take the train from Craiova to BucharestR-E: Craiova - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
5h
$16–29
Drive 205.3 km
1. Drive from Balș to Bucharest205.3 km
2h 11m
$33–48
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balș to Bucharest205.3 km
2h 11m
$130–170
Train
1. Take the train from Piatra Olt to BucharestIR: Sibiu - Constanţa
5h 9m
$24–28

Balș to Bucharest by bus

10Weekly Buses

4h 55mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.6 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Balș, Olt, Romania and Bucharest, Romania?

You can take a bus from Bals to București, Autogara Militari via Slatina in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Craiova to Bucharest hourly. Tickets cost $20–23 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Two other operators also service this route.

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