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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Runcu is to bus which costs $20 - $25 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Runcu is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Bucharest to Runcu?

The distance between Bucharest and Runcu is 306 km. The road distance is 296.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Runcu without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $20 - $25.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Bucharest to Runcu, including transfers.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Runcu?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Runcu is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $20 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $45 and takes 5h 46m.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Runcu?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Runcu is 296 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Bucharest to Runcu.

Where can I stay near Runcu?

There are 157+ hotels available in Runcu.

Bucharest to Runcu - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bucharest to Runcu 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
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Târgu Jiu
4h 47m
$21–25
Train
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Târgu JiuIR-N: Constanţa - Oradea / ...
5h 46m
$39–44
Drive 296.3 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Runcu296.3 km
4h 37m
$48–69
Bus via Târgu Jiu
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Târgu JiuB3
5h 52m
$31–33

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 305.5 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Runcu, Gorj, Romania?

Viitorul Transport operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Târgu Jiu twice daily. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Normandia Transport also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucharest to Târgu Jiu 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–33 and the journey takes 5h 28m.

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