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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Rome is to fly which costs €26 - €160 and takes 5h 18m.

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 15m and costs €30 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Rome?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucharest and arriving at Rome, Termini. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 47h 7m.

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 Tiburtina via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 35m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Rome?

The distance between Bucharest and Rome is 1212 km. The road distance is 1847.8 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 bus and train which takes 26h 24m and costs €170 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m 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 Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest 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 18m and costs €26 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €420 and takes 31h 35m, you could also bus via Vienna, which costs and takes 28h 25m.

Where does the Bucharest to Rome bus arrive?

Bucharest to Rome bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Rome?

Rome is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 2:52 PM in Bucharest and 1:52 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 1848 km. It takes approximately 19h 33m 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.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21707+ hotels available in Rome.

Bucharest to Rome - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Rome by plane, bus, train, 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 18m
€27–151
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Venezia, Viale Stazionebus
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Tiburtinatrain Fr
26h 24m
€179–293
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 Tiburtinatrain Fr
31h 35m
€247–417
Drive 1,847.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Romecar 1,847.8 km
19h 33m
€292–422
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane OTP - CIA
5h 15m
€33–359
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane BBU - CIA
9h 41m
€48–186
Bus via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus
2. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N1533
28h 25m
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Călimăneştibus
2. Take the bus from Călimăneşti to Latinabus
3. Take the bus from LATINA | Terminal Bus # f3092 to ROMA | Laurentinabus
42h 51m
€73–107
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Rome, Terminibus
47h 7m

Bucharest to Rome by train

21Weekly Trains

31h 35mAverage Duration

€247Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,212.2 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Tarom, and Air Serbia fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Roma Tiburtina via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, and Venezia Mestre in around 31h 35m.

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