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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Bucharest is to bus which costs $30 - $300 and takes 37h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $160 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Services depart three times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 54m.

How far is it from Brussels to Bucharest?

The distance between Brussels and Bucharest is 1786 km. The road distance is 2140 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Bucharest without a car is to train which takes 29h 54m and costs $360 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Brussels to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Bucharest bus from?

Brussels to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Bucharest train from?

Brussels to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Brussels to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Brussels to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $160 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $750 and takes 29h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $300 and takes 37h 45m.

Where does the Brussels to Bucharest bus arrive?

Brussels to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Brussels and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Brussels. It is currently 12:12 AM in Brussels and 1:12 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Brussels to Bucharest train arrive?

Brussels to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Bucharest is 2140 km. It takes approximately 20h 39m to drive from Brussels to Bucharest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Brussels to Bucharest?

Book your Brussels to Bucharest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5386+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Brussels to Bucharest - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Brussels to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, car, night train, or car train

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

Fly Brussels Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BRU - OTP
5h 2m
$165–391
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to București, Autogara Militari1929
37h 45m
$30–300
Train
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Frankfurt79
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbf91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien MeidlingIce
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
29h 54m
$364–723
Drive 2,140 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Bucharest2,140 km
20h 39m
$382–551
Bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airport
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)CRL - OTP
6h 1m
$153–364
Bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airport
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)CRL - BBU
6h 37m
$71–267
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)AMS - OTP
6h 38m
$211–539
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Wien MeidlingNj
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
33h 34m
$346–679
Bus via Bucureşti Autogara Obor
1. Take the bus from Brussels to Bucureşti Autogara Obor
38h 16m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Brussels to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bucharest
21h 23m
$376–1,592

Brussels to Bucharest by train

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29h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,786.4 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Bucharest, Romania?

HiSky, Tarom, and four other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Bucuresti Nord via Frankfurt, Passau Hbf, and Wien Meidling in around 29h 54m.

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