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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Bălan is to train which costs $34 - $38 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Bălan is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Bucharest to Bălan?

The distance between Bucharest and Bălan is 297 km. The road distance is 300.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Bălan without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $34 - $38.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Bucharest to Bălan, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Bălan?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Bălan is 300 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Bucharest to Bălan.

Where can I stay near Bălan?

There are 183+ hotels available in Bălan.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Bucharest to Bălan by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Izvoru Oltuluitrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Târgu Mureş
4h 54m
$34–38
Train via Braşov
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Brașovtrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Braşov
2. Take the train from Brașov to Izvoru Mureşului Hm.train Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Târgu Mureş / ...
6h 1m
$32–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sfântu Gheorghebus 3903
2. Take the train from Sfântu Gheorghe to Izvoru Oltuluitrain Braşov - Cluj Napoca / ...
7h 1m
$34–50
Drive 300.3 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Bălancar 300.3 km
4h 34m
$48–70

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bucharest to Bălan.

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Distance: 297.3 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Bălan, Harghita, Romania?

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucharest to Izvoru Oltului once daily. Tickets cost $28–30 and the journey takes 4h 41m.

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