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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Niš is to bus via Sofia which costs RSD 4000 - RSD 6000 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Niš is to drive which takes 6h 29m and costs RSD 7500 - RSD 11000.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Niš?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Niš. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Niš, Autobuska Stanica via Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Niš?

The distance between Bucharest and Niš is 554 km. The road distance is 471.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Niš without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs RSD 4200 - RSD 7000.

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

It takes approximately 11h 45m to get from Bucharest to Niš, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Niš bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Bucharest to Niš?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Niš is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs RSD 4200 - RSD 7000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RSD 15000 - RSD 39000 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Bucharest to Niš bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Niš?

Niš is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 6:36 PM in Bucharest and 5:36 PM in Niš.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Niš?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Niš is 472 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Bucharest to Niš.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to Niš?

Book your Bucharest to Niš bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Niš?

There are 602+ hotels available in Niš.

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

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to SofiaN980
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanica
11h 45m
RSD 4,250–6,768
Train, bus via Drobeta-Turnu Severin
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Drobeta Tr. Severin
2. Take the bus from Kladovo to Negotin
3. Take the train from Negotin to ZajecarRe
4. Take the train from Zajecar to Crveni KrstRe
14h 56m
RSD 3,550–5,969
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia463 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanica
11h 46m
RSD 5,596–6,987
Drive 471.7 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Niš471.7 km
6h 29m
RSD 7,646–11,044
Fly to Niš Constantine The Great Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Niš Constantine The Great Airport (INI)OTP - INI
7h 21m
RSD 15,941–38,516
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 7
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanica
13h
RSD 4,072–5,562
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to SofiaIr
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanica
15h 28m
RSD 7,044–8,081
Fly to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)OTP - BEG
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Niš, Autobuska Stanica
8h 54m
RSD 16,091–35,116

Bucharest to Niš by bus

5Weekly Buses

11h 45mAverage Duration

RSD 4,250Cheapest Price

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Distance: 553.9 km
Duration: 11h 45m

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

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Niš, Autobuska Stanica via Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika in around 11h 45m. Alternatively, Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and three other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Niš Constantine The Great Airport (INI) once daily.

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