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How to get fromEșelnița to Bucharestby train, bus, night train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Eșelnița to Bucharest by train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Orşova to BucharesttrainIR: Lokoshaza - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
    6h 20m
    $24–42
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Orşova to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbus
    2. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to București, Autogara Militaribus3902
    8h 14m
    $17–28
  3. Night train

    1. Take the night train from Orsova to Bucuresti NordnighttrainIrn
    7h 12m
    $23–28
  4. Drive 375.3 km

    1. Drive from Eșelnița to Bucharestcar375.3 km
    4h 46m
    $60–87
  5. Train via Orsova

    1. Take the train from Orsova to Bucuresti Nordtrain347
    7h 51m
    $81–117

Questions & Answers

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

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Orşova to Bucharest 3 times a day. Tickets cost $32–35 and the journey takes 6h 7m. Astra Trans Carpatic also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Eșelnița to București, Autogara Militari via Orşova and Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord in around 8h 14m.

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