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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Balșa is to bus via Călimăneşti which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Balșa is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $60 - $90.

How far is it from Bucharest to Balșa?

The distance between Bucharest and Balșa is 387 km. The road distance is 378.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Balșa without a car is to bus via Călimăneşti which takes 7h 23m and costs $35 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Bucharest to Balșa, including transfers.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Balșa?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Balșa is to bus via Călimăneşti which takes 7h 23m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $65 and takes 8h 50m.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Balșa?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Balșa is 379 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Bucharest to Balșa.

Where can I stay near Balșa?

There are 196+ hotels available in Balșa.

Bucharest to Balșa - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Bucharest to Balșa by bus, train, night train, car, plane, or taxi

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

Bus via Călimăneşti
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1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Călimăneşti
2. Take the bus from Călimăneşti to Geoagiu
7h 23m
$39–53
Train
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti VestIR: Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Braşov / ...
2. Take the train from Ploieşti Vest to OrăştieIR-N: Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Lokoshaza
8h 50m
$52–64
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to OrastieNight Train
8h 5m
$56–63
Drive 378.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Balșa378.6 km
4h 47m
$61–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Orăștie1928 / ...
8h 11m
$54–72
Fly to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)OTP - TSR
2. Take the bus from Timisoara Airport to Deva
3. Take the taxi from Deva to Balșa
6h 12m
$151–289
Fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus, train, taxi
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)OTP - CLJ
2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iulia
3. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Orăştie
4. Take the taxi from Orăştie to Balșa
7h 13m
$153–263

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 387.3 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Balșa, Romania?

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Balșa via Călimăneşti and Geoagiu in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucharest to Balșa via Ploieşti Vest and Orăştie in around 8h 50m.

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