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

The cheapest way to get from Elbasan to Bucharest is to bus via Skopje which costs $50 - $90 and takes 20h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elbasan to Bucharest is to fly which takes 10h 5m and costs $65 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Elbasan and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Elbasan to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Elbasan and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via Tirana and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 8m.

How far is it from Elbasan to Bucharest?

The distance between Elbasan and Bucharest is 704 km. The road distance is 833.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Elbasan to Bucharest without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Elbasan to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elbasan to Bucharest bus from?

Elbasan to Bucharest bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, depart from Tirana station.

Bus or fly from Elbasan to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Elbasan to Bucharest is to fly which takes 10h 5m and costs $65 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 19h 8m.

Where does the Elbasan to Bucharest bus arrive?

Elbasan to Bucharest bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Elbasan and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Elbasan. It is currently 3:06 AM in Elbasan and 4:06 AM in Bucharest.

Can I drive from Elbasan to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Elbasan to Bucharest is 833 km. It takes approximately 12h 11m to drive from Elbasan to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5402+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Elbasan to Bucharest - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Elbasan to Bucharest by bus, plane, train, car, or night train

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

Bus to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Take the bus from Elbasan to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane TIA - OTP
5h 34m
Bus via Skopje
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elbasan to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharest Gară Filaretbus
20h 6m
$51–87
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Elbasan to Larisabus
2. Take the train from Larissa to Thessalonikitrain Re / ...
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus
18h 43m
Drive 833.5 km
1. Drive from Elbasan to Bucharestcar 833.5 km
12h 11m
$151–218
Fly Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane TIA - BBU
10h 5m
$68–232
Bus, bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the bus from Elbasan to Korçëbus
2. Take the bus from Korçë to Thessalonikibus
3. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SKG - OTP
11h 9m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to București, Autogara Militaribus N980
19h 8m
$82–107
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofiabus
2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain
3. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
19h 46m
$67–78

Elbasan to Bucharest by bus

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20h 6mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Elbasan to Bucharest.

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Distance: 704.1 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Elbasan, Albania and Bucharest, Romania?

Ryanair, Ulendo Airlink, and Wizz Air fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elbasan to București, Autogara Militari via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Tirana, and Sofia in around 19h 8m.

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