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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Budva is to bus via Tetovo which costs €70 - €85 and takes 27h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Budva is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs €180 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Budva?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Budva. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Budva, Autobuska Stanica via Sofia and Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 18m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Budva?

The distance between Bucharest and Budva is 679 km. The road distance is 868.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Budva without a car is to bus which takes 17h 18m and costs €70 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Bucharest to Budva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Budva bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Bucharest to Budva?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Budva is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs €180 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 17h 18m.

Where does the Bucharest to Budva bus arrive?

Bucharest to Budva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Budva?

Budva is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 8:22 AM in Bucharest and 7:22 AM in Budva.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Budva?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Budva is 869 km. It takes approximately 12h 51m to drive from Bucharest to Budva.

Where can I stay near Budva?

There are 4949+ hotels available in Budva.

Bucharest to Budva - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Bucharest to Budva by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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

Fly to Tivat Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Tivat Airport (TIV)OTP - TIV
6h 37m
€183–395
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Drobeta Tr. Severin
2. Take the bus from Kladovo to Negotin
3. Take the bus from Negotin to Budva, Autobuska Stanica
15h 50m
€65–89
Drive 868.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Budva868.9 km
12h 51m
€118–171
Fly to Podgorica Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)OTP - TGD
2. Take a shuttle bus from Podgorica Airport to Bečići
7h 3m
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Kumanovo
3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Budva, Autobuska Stanica
17h 18m
€71–123
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Kumanovo
3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Budva, Autobuska Stanica
18h 33m
€71–95
Bus via Tetovo
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Sofia Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Tetovo
4. Take the bus from Tetovo to Budva, Autobuska Stanica
27h 18m
€71–84

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Tivat Airport (TIV) flights

15Weekly Planes

5h 27mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bucharest to Budva.

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Distance: 678.8 km
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Budva, Montenegro?

Air Serbia, Austrian Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Tivat Airport (TIV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Budva, Autobuska Stanica via Sofia and Kumanovo in around 17h 18m.

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