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

The cheapest way to get from Balș to Bucharest is to train which costs $15 - $30 and takes 5h 18m.

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.

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 18m.

How far is it from Balș to Bucharest?

The distance between Balș and Bucharest is 212 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 18m and costs .

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

The bus from Balș to București Autogara CDI takes 4h 18m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Balș to Bucharest bus from?

Balș to Bucharest bus services, operated by CDI Transport, depart from Balș 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 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $30 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Balș to Bucharest bus arrive?

Balș to Bucharest bus services, operated by CDI Transport, arrive at București Autogara CDI 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 4m to drive from Balș to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5372+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Balș to Bucharest - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 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 Balș to București Autogara CDIbus
4h 18m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Craiova to Bucharesttrain Arad - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
5h 18m
$16–29
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
$130–170

Balș to Bucharest by train

58Weekly Trains

5h 18mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

CDI Transport operates a bus from Balș to București Autogara CDI every 4 hours, and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Craiova to Bucharest every 3 hours. Tickets cost $21–23 and the journey takes 3h 51m. S.C. Softrans S.R.L. also services this route 3 times a day.

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