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

The cheapest way to get from Elbasan to Bucharest is to bus and night train which costs $60 - $75 and takes 18h 40m.

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 9h 55m and costs $70 - $220.

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 691 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 night train which takes 18h 40m and costs $60 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 9h 55m 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 9h 55m and costs $70 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 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 12:59 AM in Elbasan and 1:59 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 5408+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Elbasan to Bucharest - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Elbasan to Bucharest by plane, bus, night train, car, or train

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

Fly Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
best
1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane TIA - BBU
9h 55m
$72–211
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
$52–87
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovobus
3. Take the night train from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Bucharestnighttrain
18h 40m
$65–75
Drive 833.5 km
1. Drive from Elbasan to Bucharestcar 833.5 km
12h 11m
$151–218
Bus to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
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 39m
Bus, bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the bus from Elbasan to Kozanibus
2. Take the bus from Kozani to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SKG - OTP
10h 57m
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Elbasan to Ohridbus
2. Take the bus from Ohrid to Kavadarcibus
3. Take the bus from Kavadarci to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
4. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain
5. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
19h 2m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to București, Autogara Militaribus N980
19h 8m
$65–92
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to București, Autogara Militaribus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
20h 34m
$67–76

Elbasan to Bucharest by bus

7Weekly Buses

20h 6mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Elbasan to Bucharest.

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Distance: 691.2 km
Duration: 9h 55m

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

Wizz Air, Ryanair, and Ulendo Airlink fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) once daily. 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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