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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Rome is to bus via Braşov which costs €65 - €110 and takes 32h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs €95 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Rome?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 35h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Rome. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Roma Termini via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 39m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Rome?

The distance between Bucharest and Rome is 1212 km. The road distance is 1846.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Rome without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 27m and costs €85 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Bucharest to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Rome bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Rome train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Rome?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs €95 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €380 and takes 30h 39m, you could also bus via Braşov, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 32h 4m.

Where does the Bucharest to Rome bus arrive?

Bucharest to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Rome?

Rome is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 8:09 AM in Bucharest and 7:09 AM in Rome.

Where does the Bucharest to Rome train arrive?

Bucharest to Rome train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Rome is 1847 km. It takes approximately 19h 27m to drive from Bucharest to Rome.

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

Book your Bucharest to Rome bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21228+ hotels available in Rome.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Rome by plane, train, bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Fiumicino International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)OTP - FCO
5h 3m
€99–320
Bus via Braşov
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucuresti to Brasov, Gara
2. Take the bus from Brasov, Gara to Roma Termini Giolitti
32h 4m
€70–104
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Sud
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Padova
3. Take the train from Padova to Roma TerminiFr
23h 27m
€89–208
Train
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIc
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia MestreRjx / ...
5. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma TerminiFr
30h 39m
€219–373
Drive 1,846.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Rome1,846.9 km
19h 27m
€289–418
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)OTP - CIA
5h 33m
€140–380
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)BBU - FCO
9h 7m
€128–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina1928
35h 20m
€75–160

Bucharest to Rome by train

28Weekly Trains

30h 39mAverage Duration

€219Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,212 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Rome, Italy?

Ulendo Airlink, Aeroitalia, and three other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucharest to Roma Termini via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, and Venezia Mestre in around 30h 39m.

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