There are 4 ways to get from Bucharest to Petrila by bus, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Petroşanibus B3
6h 25m$31–33Train
- Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Petrosanitrain Ir
6h 33m$36–41Drive 313.2 km
- Drive from Bucharest to Petrilacar 313.2 km
4h 17m$60–86Bus via Petrosani
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Petrosanibus 1922
6h 29m$44–64
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Petrila is to bus which costs $31 - $34 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Petrila is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Petrila. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Petroşani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Petrila. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Petrosani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Bucharest and Petrila is 353 km. The road distance is 313.2 km.
The best way to get from Bucharest to Petrila without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $31 - $34.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Bucharest to Petrila, including transfers.
Bucharest to Petrila bus services, operated by Normandia Transport, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.
Bucharest to Petrila train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.
The best way to get from Bucharest to Petrila is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $31 - $34. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $36 - $41 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Petrila, Romania?
Normandia Transport operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Petroşani twice daily. Tickets cost $26 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucuresti Nord to Petrosani twice daily. Tickets cost $31–34 and the journey takes 6h 24m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Petrosani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $31–34
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +4 0250 997
- Website
- normandiatransport.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Petroşani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26
- Schedules at
- normandiatransport.com
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Petrosani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bucharest to Petrila bus services, operated by Normandia Transport, arrive at Petroşani station.
Bucharest to Petrila train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Petrosani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Petrila is 313 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Bucharest to Petrila.
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