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

The cheapest way to get from Croatia to Bucharest is to bus and fly which costs $50 - $150 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croatia to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $130 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Croatia and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Croatia to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Zagreb and arriving at Bucharest via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Croatia and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Croatia to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Szekesfehervar and Budapest-Kelenfoeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.

How far is it from Croatia to Bucharest?

The distance between Croatia and Bucharest is 834 km. The road distance is 983.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Croatia to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 13h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Croatia to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croatia to Bucharest bus from?

Croatia to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.

Where do I catch the Croatia to Bucharest train from?

Croatia to Bucharest train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.

Train, bus or fly from Croatia to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Croatia to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $130 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 28m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $550 and takes 21h 35m.

Where does the Croatia to Bucharest bus arrive?

Croatia to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

What is the time difference between Croatia and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Croatia. It is currently 10:28 PM in Croatia and 11:28 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Croatia to Bucharest train arrive?

Croatia to Bucharest train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Szekesfehervar station.

Can I drive from Croatia to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Croatia to Bucharest is 983 km. It takes approximately 11h 18m to drive from Croatia to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 998+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Croatia to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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

Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZAG - OTP
4h 55m
$132–345
Bus to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osijek bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BUD - BBU
8h 49m
$52–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 976 / ...
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bucharestbus
13h 28m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Budapest-Kelenföldbus 976 / ...
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
20h 49m
$227–417
Drive 983.5 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Bucharestcar 983.5 km
11h 18m
$161–232
Shuttle to Treviso Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take a shuttle bus from Pula railway Stattion to Treviso, Aeroportoshuttle
2. Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane TSF - OTP
8h 1m
$151–984
Bus, shuttle to Vienna International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Flughafen Wienshuttle
3. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane VIE - OTP
9h 27m
$271–642
Shuttle to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb to Beograd, Autobuska stanicashuttle
2. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BEG - OTP
8h 1m
$188–358
Train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Szekesfehervartrain Ic
2. Take the train from Szekesfehervar to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
21h 35m
$309–527

Croatia to Bucharest by tram, bus, and train

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20h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 834.3 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Croatia and Bucharest, Romania?

Croatia Airlines and Ryanair fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zagreb to Bucharest via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 13h 28m.

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