What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Romania?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Romania is to train which costs $40 - $55 and takes 16h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Romania?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Romania is to fly and subway which takes 4h 42m and costs $35 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Romania?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Romania. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 via Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Romania?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Romania. However, there are services departing from Deák Ferenc tér and arriving at Piata Unirii via Koebanya-Kispest and Gara de Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.

How far is it from Budapest to Romania?

The distance between Budapest and Romania is 652 km. The road distance is 821.2 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Romania without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Romania without a car is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Romania?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Budapest to Romania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Romania bus from?

Budapest to Romania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Romania train from?

Budapest to Romania train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Koebanya-Kispest station.

Train, bus or fly from Budapest to Romania?

The best way to get from Budapest to Romania is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $75 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 29m, you could also train via Koebanya-Kispest, which costs $180 - $270 and takes 16h 2m.

Where does the Budapest to Romania bus arrive?

Budapest to Romania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Romania?

Romania is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 2:25 AM in Budapest and 3:25 AM in Romania.

Where does the Budapest to Romania train arrive?

Budapest to Romania train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Romania?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Romania is 821 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Budapest to Romania.

Where can I stay near Romania?

There are 5396+ hotels available in Romania.

Budapest to Romania - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

There are 7 ways to get from Budapest to Romania by plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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Fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BUD - OTP
4h 56m
$77–199
Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, subway
cheapest
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BUD - BBU
2. Take the subway from Aurel Vlaicu to Universitatesubway
4h 42m
$35–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bucharestbus
8h 29m
Train via Koebanya-Kispest
1. Take the train from Koebanya-Kispest to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
16h 2m
$182–262
Drive 821.2 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Bucharestcar 821.2 km
8h 33m
$144–208
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti Nordtrain Ic
16h 17m
$41–51
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to București, Autogara Militaribus N910 / ...
17h 15m
$40–88

Budapest to Romania by tram and train

21Weekly Services

16h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 651.7 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Romania?

Tarom, Austrian Airlines, and Air Serbia fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) twice daily. Alternatively, Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bucharest twice a week, and the journey takes 8h 8m.

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