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

The cheapest way to get from Ełk to Bucharest is to bus which costs $80 - $120 and takes 29h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ełk to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 8h 44m and costs $140 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Ełk and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Ełk to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Ełk Dworzec PKP and arriving at Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 via Augustów DA, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Aeroport Henri Coanda Plecari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Ełk and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Ełk to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Elk and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Warszawa Gdanska and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 41m.

How far is it from Ełk to Bucharest?

The distance between Ełk and Bucharest is 1234 km. The road distance is 1332.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ełk to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus via Budapest which takes 24h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Ełk to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ełk to Bucharest bus from?

Ełk to Bucharest bus services, operated by Żak Express, depart from Ełk Dworzec PKP station.

Where do I catch the Ełk to Bucharest train from?

Ełk to Bucharest train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Elk station.

Train or bus from Ełk to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Ełk to Bucharest is to bus which takes 29h 40m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $490 and takes 31h 41m.

Where does the Ełk to Bucharest bus arrive?

Ełk to Bucharest bus services, operated by Żak Express, arrive at Augustów station.

What is the time difference between Ełk and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Ełk. It is currently 8:56 AM in Ełk and 9:56 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Ełk to Bucharest train arrive?

Ełk to Bucharest train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Warszawa Gdanska station.

Can I drive from Ełk to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Ełk to Bucharest is 1333 km. It takes approximately 19h 43m to drive from Ełk to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5336+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Ełk to Bucharest - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ełk to Bucharest by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train, train to Warsaw Chopin Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Take the train from Elk to Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza
2. Take the train from Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza to Warszawa Centralna
3. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)WAW - OTP
8h 44m
$147–357
Train, train to Warsaw Chopin Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elk to Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza
2. Take the train from Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza to Warszawa Centralna
3. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)WAW - BBU
9h 20m
$50–190
Train, bus via Budapest
1. Take the train from Elk to Bialystok Zielone WzgorzaIc / ...
2. Take the train from Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza to Warszawa CentralnaIc
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Budapest-NyugatiIc
4. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bucharest
24h 56m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ełk Dworzec PKP to Augustów
2. Take the bus from Augustów DA to Dvirtsevyi Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
29h 40m
$81–111
Drive 1,332.9 km
1. Drive from Ełk to Bucharest1,332.9 km
19h 43m
$213–307
Bus, train to Vilnius Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the bus from Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02 to Marijampole, Bus Station
2. Take the train from Marijampole to Vilnius
3. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)VNO - OTP
11h 33m
Bus, train to Vilnius Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the bus from Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02 to Marijampole, Bus Station
2. Take the train from Marijampole to Vilnius
3. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)VNO - BBU
14h 28m
Train to Olsztyn-Mazury, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the train from Elk to Szczytno
2. Fly from Olsztyn-Mazury (SZY) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)SZY - BBU
18h 38m
$71–294
Train
1. Take the train from Elk to Warszawa GdanskaIc
2. Take the train from Warszawa Gdanska to Wien HbfIc
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
31h 41m
$383–489
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elk to Warszawa ZachodniaIc
2. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to București, Autogara MilitariN910
33h 4m
$89–154

Ełk to Bucharest by bus

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29h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,234 km
Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Ełk, Poland and Bucharest, Romania?

You can take a bus from Ełk Dworzec PKP to Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 via Augustów DA, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, and Aeroport Henri Coanda Plecari in around 29h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elk to Bucuresti Nord via Warszawa Gdanska and Wien Hbf in around 31h 41m.

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