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How to get fromBucharest to Balșby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Balș by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Balşbus bus
    4h 9m
    $27–31

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from București Autogara CDI to Balșbus bus
    4h 18m
    $21

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bucharest to Piteştitrain train Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Piteşti / ...
    2. Take the train from Piteşti to Balştrain train Piteşti - Craiova
    5h 17m
    $23–25

  4. Drive  206.5 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest to Balșcar car 206.5 km
    2h 5m
    $33–48

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bucharest to Balștaxi taxi 206.5 km
    2h 5m
    $140–170

Bucharest to Balș by train and bus

Calendar152Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Balș, Olt, Romania?

B&B Ilan Travel operates a bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Balş hourly. Tickets cost $26 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucharest to Balş via Piteşti in around 5h 17m.

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