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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Tulcea is to bus via Bucharest which costs $45 - $120 and takes 23h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Tulcea is to fly and train which takes 11h 14m and costs $55 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Tulcea?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Tulcea. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Tulcea via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Tulcea?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Tulcea. However, there are services departing from Deák Ferenc tér and arriving at Tulcea Oraş Hm. via Koebanya-Kispest, Bucharest and Medgidia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.

How far is it from Budapest to Tulcea?

The distance between Budapest and Tulcea is 1148 km. The road distance is 1027.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Tulcea without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 32m to get from Budapest to Tulcea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Tulcea bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Budapest to Tulcea train from?

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

Train or bus from Budapest to Tulcea?

The best way to get from Budapest to Tulcea is to train which takes 22h 10m and costs $210 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 58m.

Where does the Budapest to Tulcea bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Budapest and Tulcea?

Tulcea is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 6:00 AM in Budapest and 7:00 AM in Tulcea.

Where does the Budapest to Tulcea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Budapest to Tulcea?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Tulcea is 1028 km. It takes approximately 13h 3m to drive from Budapest to Tulcea.

How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest to Tulcea?

Book your Budapest to Tulcea bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Tulcea?

There are 135+ hotels available in Tulcea.

Budapest to Tulcea - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Budapest to Tulcea by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bucharest
2. Take the train from Bucharest to Medgidia
3. Take the train from Medgidia to Tulcea Oraş Hm.
14h 32m
Bus via Bucharest
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to București, Autogara MilitariN910 / ...
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Tulcea3901 / ...
23h 55m
$49–114
Train
1. Take the train from Koebanya-Kispest to Bucuresti Nord347
2. Take the train from Bucharest to Medgidia
3. Take the train from Medgidia to Tulcea Oraş Hm.
22h 10m
$214–310
Drive 1,027.5 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Tulcea1,027.5 km
13h 3m
$180–260
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BUD - OTP
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Tulcea
9h 45m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Tulcea
18h 58m
Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)BUD - BBU
2. Take the train from Bucharest to Medgidia
3. Take the train from Medgidia to Tulcea Oraş Hm.
11h 14m
$59–190
Fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)BUD - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chişinău Sud Vest to Galaţi
3. Take the bus from Galați to Tulcea
13h 2m
$188–316

Budapest to Tulcea by subway and train

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22h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,147.9 km
Duration: 14h 32m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Tulcea, Romania?

You can take a subway from Deák Ferenc tér to Tulcea Oraş Hm. via Kőbánya-Kispest, Koebanya-Kispest, Bucharest, and Medgidia in around 22h 10m. Alternatively, Romfour operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Tulcea twice daily, and the journey takes 17h 48m.

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How to get fromBudapest to Tulceaby bus, train, car or plane

There are 8 ways to get from Budapest to Tulcea by bus, train, car, or plane

Bus, train

Bus via Bucharest

Train

Drive 1,027.5 km

Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

Bus

Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, train

Fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus