What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg is to bus via Bălţi which costs RUB 9000 - RUB 17000 and takes 37h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg is to fly which takes 10h 1m and costs RUB 14000 - RUB 47000.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Saint Petersburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg station. However, there are services departing from Bucharest Gară Filaret and arriving at St Petersburg, station via Chișinău, North Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h.

How far is it from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg?

The distance between Bucharest and Saint Petersburg is 1757 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg without a car is to bus which takes 33h and costs RUB 9000 - RUB 17000.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg?

It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Saint Petersburg bus from?

Bucharest to Saint Petersburg bus services, operated by S.C Mirtrans - Express S.R.L, depart from Bucharest Gară Filaret station.

Bus or fly from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg is to fly which takes 10h 1m and costs RUB 14000 - RUB 47000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 9000 - RUB 17000 and takes 33h.

Where does the Bucharest to Saint Petersburg bus arrive?

Bucharest to Saint Petersburg bus services, operated by S.C Mirtrans - Express S.R.L, arrive at Chişinău Northern Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Saint Petersburg?

Saint Petersburg is 1h ahead of Bucharest. It is currently 4:50 AM in Bucharest and 5:50 AM in Saint Petersburg.

Bucharest to Saint Petersburg - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg by plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)OTP - LED
10h 1m
₽14,876–46,985
Bus via Bălţi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Bălți
2. Take the bus from Bălți, Moldova to Saint PetersburgBălți/Saint Petersburg
37h 5m
₽9,211–16,711
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Chişinău Northern Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chișinău, North Bus Station to St Petersburg, stationChișinău/St Petersburg
33h
₽9,356–16,856
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Chisinau402
2. Take the bus from Chişinău Southern Bus to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal
42h 32m
₽15,880–23,851

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) flights

26Weekly Planes

9h 15mAverage Duration

₽9,293Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,756.5 km
Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Saint Petersburg, Russia?

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and three other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to St Petersburg, station via Chişinău Northern Bus Station and Chișinău, North Bus Station in around 33h.

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