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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Butrint is to night train and train and bus and drive which costs $85 - $140 and takes 20h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Butrint is to fly and Flying Dolphin which takes 6h 48m and costs $140 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Butrint?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Butrint. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Butrint via Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika, Skopje, Transporten Centar and Sarande,Posta Shqiptare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 41m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Butrint?

The distance between Bucharest and Butrint is 824 km. The road distance is 1027.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Butrint without a car is to bus via Sofia which takes 22h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Bucharest to Butrint, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Butrint bus from?

Bucharest to Butrint bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where does the Bucharest to Butrint bus arrive?

Bucharest to Butrint bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Butrint?

Butrint is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 9:29 PM in Bucharest and 8:29 PM in Butrint.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Butrint?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Butrint is 1028 km. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Bucharest to Butrint.

Where can I stay near Butrint?

There are 4810+ hotels available in Butrint.

Bucharest to Butrint - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Butrint by plane, car, night train, train, bus, or ferry

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 Ioannina National Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)OTP - IOA
2. Drive from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Butrint
10h 30m
$191–435
Night train, train, bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia461 / ...
3. Take the train from Sofia to Blagoevgrad
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serres
5. Take the bus from Serres to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
6. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Ioannina
7. Drive from Ioannina to Butrint
20h 18m
$85–134
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Skopje, Transporten Centar
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sarande,Posta Shqiptare
22h 41m
Drive 1,027.5 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Butrint1,027.5 km
13h
$186–269
Fly to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias, Flying Dolphin
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU)OTP - CFU
2. Take the ferry from Port of Corfu to Sarandë
6h 48m
$148–407
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Igoumenitsa
3. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Sarandë
23h 9m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Larissa Niavis
2. Take the bus from Larisa, Periphereiakos Stathmos Yperastikon Ktel to Gjirokastër
3. Take the bus from Gjirokastër to Sarandë
23h 49m
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Sofia Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Sarandë
26h 10m
$109–117

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA) flights

19Weekly Planes

7h 52mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 824.4 km
Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Butrint, Albania?

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Butrint via Sofia Central Bus Station, Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika, Skopje, Transporten Centar, and Sarande,Posta Shqiptare in around 22h 41m.

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