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

The cheapest way to get from Balș to Bucharest is to bus via Slatina which costs $14 - $25 and takes 4h 5m.

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 4m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Balș and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Balș and arriving at București Autogara CDI. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Balș to Bucharest?

The distance between Balș and Bucharest is 250 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 3h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 B&B Ilan Travel, depart from Balş station.

Train or bus from Balș to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Balș to Bucharest is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $24 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Balș to Bucharest bus arrive?

Balș to Bucharest bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, arrive at Bucharest Otopeni Airport station.

Can I drive from Balș to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Balș to Bucharest is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Balș to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5440+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Balș to Bucharest - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 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 Balş to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
3h 54m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Craiova to Bucharesttrain Arad - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
5h 7m
$11–24
Drive 205.3 km
1. Drive from Balș to Bucharestcar 205.3 km
2h 4m
$33–48
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balș to Bucharesttaxi 205.3 km
2h 4m
$130–160
Bus via Slatina
1. Take the bus from Slatina to București, Autogara Militaribus 3902 / ...
4h 5m
$14–25
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Balș to București Autogara CDIbus
4h 18m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 250 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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

B&B Ilan Travel operates a bus from Balş to Bucharest Otopeni Airport hourly, and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Craiova to Bucharest every 3 hours. Tickets cost $20–22 and the journey takes 3h 51m. S.C. Softrans S.R.L. also services this route 3 times a day.

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