What is the cheapest way to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest?

The cheapest way to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest is to bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 18h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest?

The fastest way to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $160 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) 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 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 37h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) 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 Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest?

The distance between Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) and Bucharest is 1788 km. The road distance is 2142.2 km.

How do I travel from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest without a car?

The best way to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 18h 8m and costs $30 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest bus from?

Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $160 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 18h 8m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $700 and takes 29h 54m.

Where does the Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest bus arrive?

Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Bruxelles-Capitale (Region). It is currently 12:04 AM in Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) and 1:04 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest train arrive?

Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest is 2142 km. It takes approximately 20h 42m to drive from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest?

Book your Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5385+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest - 11 ways to travel via train

There are 11 ways to get from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, 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 9m
$165–353
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels to Bucharest Obor
18h 8m
$31–42
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
$370–697
Drive 2,142.2 km
1. Drive from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest2,142.2 km
20h 42m
$382–552
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
$148–353
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
$71–246
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)AMS - OTP
6h 38m
$186–443
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
$346–667
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to București, Autogara Militari1929
37h 45m
$100–220
Bus via Yser
1. Take the bus from Brussels to Bucureşti Autogara Obor
38h 16m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bucharest
21h 26m
$376–1,592

Bruxelles-Capitale (Region) to Bucharest by train

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29h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,788.1 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Bruxelles-Capitale (Region), Belgium and Bucharest, Romania?

HiSky, Tarom, and four other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Tarsin operates a bus from Brussels to Bucharest Obor once a week. Tickets cost $29–40 and the journey takes 16h 56m.

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