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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Kostol is to bus via Craiova which costs RSD 2300 - RSD 4100 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Kostol is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs RSD 5500 - RSD 9000.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Kostol?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Kostol. However, there are services departing from Universitate and arriving at Drobeta Turnu Severin via Bucharest Otopeni Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Kostol?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Drobeta Turnu-Severin. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Kostol?

The distance between Bucharest and Kostol is 319 km. The road distance is 367.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Kostol without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs RSD 3000 - RSD 3400.

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

The train from Bucuresti Nord to Drobeta Turnu-Severin takes 6h 4m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Kostol bus from?

Bucharest to Kostol bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, depart from Bucharest Otopeni Airport station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Kostol train from?

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

Train or bus from Bucharest to Kostol?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Kostol is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs RSD 3000 - RSD 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Bucharest to Kostol bus arrive?

Bucharest to Kostol bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, arrive at Drobeta Turnu Severin station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Kostol?

Kostol is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 8:20 PM in Bucharest and 7:20 PM in Kostol.

Where does the Bucharest to Kostol train arrive?

Bucharest to Kostol train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Drobeta Turnu-Severin station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Kostol?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Kostol is 368 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Bucharest to Kostol.

Where can I stay near Kostol?

There are 291+ hotels available in Kostol.

Bucharest to Kostol - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Kostol by train, bus, night train, 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 Bucuresti Nord to Drobeta Turnu-Severintrain Ir
6h 4m
RSD 3,000–3,400
Bus via Craiova
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbus 3902
2. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Drobeta Turnu Severinbus
7h 5m
RSD 2,308–4,047
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Drobeta Turnu Severinbus
6h 54m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Drobeta Turnu-Severinnighttrain Irn
6h 7m
RSD 3,000–3,400
Drive 367.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Kostolcar 367.8 km
4h 31m
RSD 5,962–8,612

Bucharest to Kostol by train

7Weekly Trains

6h 4mAverage Duration

RSD 3,000Cheapest Price

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Distance: 319.5 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Kostol, Serbia?

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucuresti Nord to Drobeta Turnu-Severin once daily. Tickets cost RSD 3,000–3,400 and the journey takes 6h 4m. Alternatively, B&B Ilan Travel operates a bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Drobeta Turnu Severin 4 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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