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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Elista is to night train and bus which costs RUB 8000 - RUB 11000 and takes 2 days 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Elista is to fly and bus which takes 15h 46m and costs RUB 14000 - RUB 43000.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Elista?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Elista. However, there are services departing from Bucharest Gară Filaret and arriving at Elista via Chișinău, North Bus Station and Salaryevo Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Bucharest to Elista?

The distance between Bucharest and Elista is 1678 km. The road distance is 1811 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Elista without a car is to night train and bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs RUB 8000 - RUB 11000.

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

It takes approximately 15h 46m to get from Bucharest to Elista, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Elista bus from?

Bucharest to Elista bus services, operated by S.C Mirtrans - Express S.R.L, depart from Bucharest Gară Filaret station.

Where does the Bucharest to Elista bus arrive?

Bucharest to Elista bus services, operated by S.C Mirtrans - Express S.R.L, arrive at Chişinău Northern Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Elista?

Elista is 1h ahead of Bucharest. It is currently 12:21 PM in Bucharest and 1:21 PM in Elista.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Elista?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Elista is 1811 km. It takes approximately 26h 44m to drive from Bucharest to Elista.

Bucharest to Elista - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Elista by plane, bus, night train, train, car ferry, 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 Bucharest Otopeni to Mineralnye Vody Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV)OTP - MRV
2. Take the bus from Mineralnye Vody to Blagodarnyy
3. Take the bus from Blagodarnyy to Elista
15h 46m
₽14,944–42,961
Night train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2. Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station
3. Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Elista
2d 5h
₽8,259–10,743
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Constanţa
2. Take the car ferry from Constanța to Poti
3. Take the bus from Poti to Baksan
4. Take the bus from Baksan to Elista
3d 3h
₽30,075–84,525
Drive 1,811 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Elista1,811 km
26h 44m
₽23,448–33,869
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Grozny Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Grozny Airport (GRV)OTP - GRV
2. Take the bus from Groznyy Central bus station to Elista
22h 1m
₽20,766–80,645
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Sochi International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sochi International Airport (AER)OTP - AER
2. Take the train from Adler to Krasnodar 1
3. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Elista
21h 29m
₽17,618–51,040
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Krasnodar, train, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Krasnodar (KRR)OTP - KRR
2. Take the train from Pashkovskaya to Kavkazskaya
3. Take the bus from Kropotkin Bus station to Elista
19h 6m
₽15,906–47,005
Shuttle to Varna Airport, fly to Mineralnye Vody Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Varna
2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV)VAR - MRV
3. Take the bus from Mineralnye Vody to Blagodarnyy
4. Take the bus from Blagodarnyy to Elista
19h 31m
₽36,961–99,453
Night train, bus to Istanbul, fly to Mineralnye Vody Airport, bus
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Dimitrovgrad
2. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A
3. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV)IST - MRV
4. Take the bus from Mineralnye Vody to Blagodarnyy
5. Take the bus from Blagodarnyy to Elista
22h 56m
₽46,402–91,954
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Chişinău Northern Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chișinău, North Bus Station to Moscow International Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Elista
2d 8h
₽11,379–21,629
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Eforie Nord
2. Take the car ferry from Constanța to Poti
3. Take the bus from Poti to Pyatigorsk Bus station
4. Take the bus from Pyatigorsk Bus station to Elista
3d 4h

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) flights

24Weekly Planes

7h 30mAverage Duration

₽7,917Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,678.5 km
Duration: 15h 46m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Elista, Russia?

You can take a bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Elista via Chişinău Northern Bus Station, Chișinău, North Bus Station, and Salaryevo Bus Station in around 2d 8h.

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