What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Băile Herculane?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Băile Herculane is to bus via Craiova which costs $15 - $27 and takes 8h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Băile Herculane?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Băile Herculane is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Băile Herculane?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Băile Herculane. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Băile Herculane via Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Băile Herculane?

The distance between Bucharest and Băile Herculane is 364 km. The road distance is 386.8 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Băile Herculane without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Băile Herculane without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs $35 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Băile Herculane?

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Bucharest to Băile Herculane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Băile Herculane bus from?

Bucharest to Băile Herculane bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Băile Herculane?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Băile Herculane is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs $35 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus via Craiova, which costs $15 - $27 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Bucharest to Băile Herculane bus arrive?

Bucharest to Băile Herculane bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Băile Herculane?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Băile Herculane is 387 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Bucharest to Băile Herculane.

Where can I stay near Băile Herculane?

There are 207+ hotels available in Băile Herculane.

Bucharest to Băile Herculane - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Băile Herculane by train, bus, night train, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bucharest to OrşovaBucureşti Nord Gr.A - Arad
7h 52m
$35–39
Bus via Craiova
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord3902
2. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Băile Herculane
8h 12m
$15–26
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to OrsovaIrn / ...
7h 56m
$35–39
Drive 386.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Băile Herculane386.8 km
4h 46m
$62–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Târgu JiuB3
2. Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Băile Herculane
8h 38m

Bucharest to Băile Herculane by train and bus

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7h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 364.2 km
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Băile Herculane, Romania?

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucharest to Orşova once daily. Tickets cost $33–36 and the journey takes 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Băile Herculane via Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord in around 8h 12m.

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