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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Bucharest is to bus which costs $160 - $260 and takes 36h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $150 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Bucur Obor via Bialystok, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Doraly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 51m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Bucharest?

The distance between Helsinki and Bucharest is 1799 km. The road distance is 4730.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 36h 51m and costs $160 - $260.

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

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

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Bucharest bus from?

Helsinki to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $150 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 36h 51m.

Where does the Helsinki to Bucharest bus arrive?

Helsinki to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bialystok, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Bucharest is 4731 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Helsinki to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 969+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Helsinki to Bucharest - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Helsinki to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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

Fly Helsinki Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane HEL - OTP
5h 34m
$159–386
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane TLL - BBU
10h 18m
$120–377
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Bialystok, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bialystok to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bucharest Doraly Expo Marketbus
36h 51m
$166–257
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Wien Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
45h 34m
$457–875
Drive 4,730.6 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Bucharestcar 4,730.6 km
2d 2h
$1,001–1,446
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane TLL - OTP
8h 58m
$177–394
Bus, train via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02bus
2. Take the train from Elk to Bialystok Zielone Wzgorzatrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ic
5. Take the train from Koebanya-Kispest to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
47h 34m
$455–904
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Zhytomyrbus
3. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Bucharest Filaret Bus Stationbus
2d 1h
$155–228
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn to Chisinau, Gara Feroviarabus
3. Take the train from Chisinau to Bucuresti Nordtrain 401
3d
$257–647

Helsinki to Bucharest by bus and train

8Weekly Services

45h 34mAverage Duration

$457Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,799 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Bucharest, Romania?

Norwegian Air International and Air Baltic fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Bucur Obor via Bialystok, Bus Station, Bialystok, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bucharest Doraly Expo Market, and Doraly in around 36h 51m.

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