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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Vlorë is to bus via București, Autogara Militari which costs $70 - $150 and takes 24h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Vlorë is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 21m and costs $130 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Vlorë?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Vlorë station. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Vlore , station via Thessaloníki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 4m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Vlorë?

The distance between Bucharest and Vlorë is 912 km. The road distance is 979.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Vlorë without a car is to bus which takes 20h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Bucharest to Vlorë, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Vlorë bus from?

Bucharest to Vlorë bus services, operated by Simeonidis Tours, depart from Bucharest station.

Where does the Bucharest to Vlorë bus arrive?

Bucharest to Vlorë bus services, operated by Simeonidis Tours, arrive at Thessaloniki station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Vlorë?

Vlorë is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 2:26 PM in Bucharest and 1:26 PM in Vlorë.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Vlorë?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Vlorë is 979 km. It takes approximately 12h 48m to drive from Bucharest to Vlorë.

Where can I stay near Vlorë?

There are 2099+ hotels available in Vlorë.

Bucharest to Vlorë - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Vlorë by plane, bus, car, shuttle, ferry, night train, 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 to Ioannina National Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)OTP - IOA
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlorë
10h 35m
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Thessaloniki Train Station Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 7
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Vlorë
24h 15m
$72–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to ThessalonikiSimeonidis
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Vlore , station
20h 4m
Drive 979.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Vlorë979.2 km
12h 48m
$178–256
Fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, shuttle
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)OTP - TIA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tirana, Airport to Vlorë
7h 21m
$138–363
Fly to Brindisi Airport, Bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)OTP - BDS
2. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorë
10h
Fly to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias, Flying Dolphin, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU)OTP - CFU
2. Take the ferry from Port of Corfu to Sarandë
3. Take the bus from Sarandë to Vlore , station
9h 48m
$157–402
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)OTP - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Ioannina
3. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlore , station
13h 30m
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia463 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Ioannina
5. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlore , station
21h 17m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to SofiaIr
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Skopje, Transporten Centar
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Ohrid
4. Take the bus from Ohrid to Vlorë
26h 44m
$85–134

Bucharest to Vlorë by bus

7Weekly Buses

24h 15mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 911.6 km
Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Vlorë, Albania?

You can take a bus from Bucharest to Vlore , station via Thessaloniki and Thessaloníki in around 20h 4m.

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