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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Vlorë is to bus via Sofia which costs $50 - $110 and takes 24h 16m.

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 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Vlorë?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Vlorë. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Vlorë via Thessaloníki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 29m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Vlorë?

The distance between Bucharest and Vlorë is 785 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 via Ioánnina which takes 17h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m 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 10:58 AM in Bucharest and 9:58 AM in Vlorë.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Vlorë?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Vlorë is 979 km. It takes approximately 12h 45m to drive from Bucharest to Vlorë.

Where can I stay near Vlorë?

There are 1977+ hotels available in Vlorë.

Bucharest to Vlorë - 9 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Vlorë by plane, shuttle, bus, car, ferry, or busferry

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 Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane OTP - TIA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tirana, Airport to Vlorëshuttle
7h 21m
$138–344
Bus via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Ohridbus
4. Take the bus from Ohrid to Vlorëbus
24h 16m
$53–107
Bus via Ioánnina
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Ioanninabus
3. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlorëbus
17h 55m
Drive 979.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Vlorëcar 979.2 km
12h 45m
$178–256
Fly to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias, Flying Dolphin, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU)plane OTP - CFU
2. Take the ferry from Port of Corfu to Sarandëferry
3. Take the bus from Sarandë to Vlore , stationbus
10h 10m
$178–491
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane OTP - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Ioanninabus
3. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlorëbus
13h 9m
Fly to Brindisi Airport, bus and ferry
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane OTP - BDS
2. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
11h 26m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus Simeonidis
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Vlorëbus
20h 29m
$99–165
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Thessaloniki train stationbus N980
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Vlorëbus
23h 25m
$95–169

Bucharest to Vlorë by bus

5Weekly Buses

23h 25mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bucharest to Vlorë.

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Distance: 784.9 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Bucharest to Vlorë via Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station, and Ioannina in around 17h 55m.

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