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How to get fromBalkans to Bucharestby car, train, bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Balkans to Bucharest by car, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Balkans to Vidin Patnicheskacar
    2. Take the train from Vidin Patnicheska to Craiovatrain
    3. Take the train from Craiova to Bucharesttrain
    8h 59m
    $35–55

  2. Drive, train via Dunavtsi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Balkans to Byala Radacar
    2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain
    3. Take the train from Craiova to Bucharesttrain
    10h 28m
    $34–53

  3. Drive 403.9 km

    1. Drive from Balkans to Bucharestcar403.9 km
    5h 12m
    $65–93

  4. Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Šarbanovac to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
    2. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)planeBEG - OTP
    7h 50m

  5. Bus to Niš Constantine The Great Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Šarbanovac to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
    2. Fly from Niš Constantine The Great Airport (INI) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)planeINI - OTP
    9h 51m

Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Balkans, Serbia and Bucharest, Romania?

There is no direct connection from Balkans to Bucharest. However, you can drive to Vidin Patnicheska, take the train to Craiova, then take the train to Bucharest. Alternatively, you can drive from Balkans to Bucharest in around 5h 12m.

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