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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Galați is to bus via Aeroport Henri Coanda Sosiri which costs $16 - $21 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Galați is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Galați?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucuresti and arriving at Galaţi. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Galați?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bucharest and arriving at Galaţi. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Galați?

The distance between Bucharest and Galați is 253 km. The road distance is 237.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Galați without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $21 - $35.

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

The bus from Bucuresti to Galaţi takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Galați bus from?

Bucharest to Galați bus services, operated by GSM Trans, depart from Bucuresti station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Galați train from?

Bucharest to Galați train services, operated by Transferoviar Calatori, depart from Bucharest station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Galați?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Galați is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $21 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $35 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Bucharest to Galați bus arrive?

Bucharest to Galați bus services, operated by GSM Trans, arrive at Galaţi station.

Where does the Bucharest to Galați train arrive?

Bucharest to Galați train services, operated by Transferoviar Calatori, arrive at Galaţi station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Galați?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Galați is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Bucharest to Galați.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to Galați?

Book your Bucharest to Galați bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Galați?

There are 293+ hotels available in Galați.

Bucharest to Galați - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bucharest to Galați by bus, train, or car

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bucuresti to Galaţibus
3h 30m
$21–35
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Galaţitrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Galaţi
3h 50m
$12–35
Drive 237.5 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Galațicar 237.5 km
2h 58m
$38–55
Bus via Aeroport Henri Coanda Sosiri
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport to Galatibus
5h 35m
$16–20

Bucharest to Galați by bus

34Weekly Buses

3h 30mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bucharest to Galați.

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Distance: 253.1 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Galați, Romania?

GSM Trans operates a bus from Bucuresti to Galaţi 3 times a day. Tickets cost $14–21 and the journey takes 3h 30m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Transferoviar Calatori operates a train from Bucharest to Galaţi 4 times a day. Tickets cost $12–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Romanian Railways (CFR) also services this route once daily.

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