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 $55 - $70 and takes 20h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elbasan to Bucharest is to drive which takes 12h 7m and costs $150 - $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 704 km. The road distance is 833.1 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 17h 27m and costs $35 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 12h 55m and costs $70 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $90 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 8:43 AM in Elbasan and 9:43 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 7m to drive from Elbasan to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5313+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Elbasan to Bucharest by bus, plane, 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.

Bus, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Take the bus from Elbasan to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave
2. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)TIA - OTP
5h 39m
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elbasan to Struga
2. Take the bus from Struga to Skopje, Transporten Centar
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
4. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovo
5. Take the night train from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Bucharest
17h 27m
$38–73
Drive 833.1 km
1. Drive from Elbasan to Bucharest833.1 km
12h 7m
$151–218
Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)TIA - BBU
12h 55m
$73–210
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Elbasan to Ohrid
2. Take the bus from Ohrid to Kavadarci
3. Take the bus from Kavadarci to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika
4. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna OryahovitsaRe
5. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharest
18h 44m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia to București, Autogara MilitariN980
19h 8m
$65–86
Bus via Skopje
1. Take the bus from Elbasan to Skopje, Transporten Centar
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар) to Sofia Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharest Gară Filaret
20h 21m
$55–68
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to București, Autogara MilitariUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
20h 34m
$66–75

Elbasan to Bucharest by bus

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20h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 704.1 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

Wizz Air, Ulendo Airlink, and Ryanair 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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