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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Rome is to bus which costs €80 - €190 and takes 35h 20m.

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 €90 - €260.

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 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 Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Roma Termini via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 1m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Rome?

The distance between Bucharest and Rome is 1212 km. The road distance is 1846.1 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 29m and costs €75 - €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 Bucuresti Nord 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 €90 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €330 and takes 32h 1m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €190 and takes 35h 20m.

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 3:47 PM in Bucharest and 2:47 PM in Rome.

Where does the Bucharest to Rome train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Rome is 1846 km. It takes approximately 19h 24m 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 21397+ hotels available in Rome.

Bucharest to Rome - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 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)plane OTP - FCO
5h 3m
€94–251
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Sudtrain
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Padovabus
3. Take the train from Padova to Roma Terminitrain Fr
23h 29m
€79–203
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain Fr
32h 1m
€184–322
Drive 1,846.1 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Romecar 1,846.1 km
19h 24m
€285–412
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane OTP - CIA
5h 28m
€116–292
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)plane BBU - FCO
7h 22m
€79–187
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus 1928
35h 20m
€80–190

Bucharest to Rome by train

7Weekly Trains

32h 1mAverage Duration

€184Cheapest Price

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

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

Tarom, Ulendo Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Roma Termini via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, and Venezia Mestre in around 32h 1m.

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