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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Gorj is to bus which costs $19 - $21 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Gorj is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Gorj?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucharest and arriving at Târgu Jiu. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Gorj?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bucharest and arriving at Târgu Jiu. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Gorj?

The distance between Bucharest and Gorj is 314 km. The road distance is 280.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Gorj without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $30 - $33.

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

The train from Bucharest North to Târgu Jiu takes 5h 28m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Gorj bus from?

Bucharest to Gorj bus services, operated by Expres Transport, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Gorj train from?

Bucharest to Gorj train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Gorj?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Gorj is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $30 - $33. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $21 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Bucharest to Gorj bus arrive?

Bucharest to Gorj bus services, operated by Expres Transport, arrive at Târgu Jiu station.

Where does the Bucharest to Gorj train arrive?

Bucharest to Gorj train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Târgu Jiu station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Gorj?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Gorj is 281 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Bucharest to Gorj.

Where can I stay near Gorj?

There are 134+ hotels available in Gorj.

Bucharest to Gorj - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bucharest to Gorj by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Târgu JiuIR-N: Constanţa - Oradea / ...
5h 28m
$30–33
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Târgu Jiu
5h 46m
$19–21
Drive 280.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Târgu Jiu280.6 km
4h 21m
$45–65

Bucharest to Gorj by train

22Weekly Trains

5h 28mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 314.1 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucharest to Târgu Jiu 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–33 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, Expres Transport operates a bus from Bucharest to Târgu Jiu twice daily. Tickets cost $20 and the journey takes 5h 46m. Normandia Transport also services this route once daily.

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