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

The cheapest way to get from Hungary to Bucharest is to fly and subway which costs $35 - $150 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hungary to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $130 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Hungary and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Hungary to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Szent István Bazilika and arriving at Bucharest via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Hungary and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Hungary to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Clark Ádám tér and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Budapest-Kelenfoeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.

How far is it from Hungary to Bucharest?

The distance between Hungary and Bucharest is 819 km. The road distance is 821.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hungary to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Hungary to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hungary to Bucharest bus from?

Hungary to Bucharest bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Hungary to Bucharest train from?

Hungary to Bucharest train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Train, bus or fly from Hungary to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Hungary to Bucharest is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $380 and takes 16h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Hungary to Bucharest bus arrive?

Hungary to Bucharest bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Hungary and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Hungary. It is currently 2:42 PM in Hungary and 3:42 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Hungary to Bucharest train arrive?

Hungary to Bucharest train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.

Can I drive from Hungary to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Hungary to Bucharest is 822 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Hungary to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5437+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Hungary to Bucharest - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 10 ways to get from Hungary to Bucharest by bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bucharestbus
9h 25m
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, subway
cheapest
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BUD - BBU
2. Take the subway from Aurel Vlaicu to Universitatesubway
4h 55m
$36–150
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
16h 2m
$211–371
Drive 821.5 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Bucharestcar 821.5 km
8h 34m
$144–208
Bus to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the bus from Szeged to Timisoarabus
2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane TSR - OTP
5h 45m
$138–251
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to București, Autogara Militaribus 962 / ...
15h 35m
$71–131
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BUD - OTP
4h 39m
$132–287
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Gyoer to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane VIE - OTP
5h 38m
$130–305
Train, train to Oradea International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Debrecen to Puespoekladanytrain
2. Take the train from Puespoekladany to Biharkeresztestrain
3. Fly from Oradea International Airport (OMR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane OMR - OTP
6h 3m
$137–327
Train, train to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Debrecen to Dej Calatoritrain
2. Take the train from Dej Călători to Dezmir h.train
3. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CLJ - OTP
9h 42m
$141–264

Hungary to Bucharest by tram and train

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16h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 819.2 km
Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Hungary and Bucharest, Romania?

Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bucharest twice a week, and the journey takes 8h 8m. Alternatively, ÖBB operates a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nord once daily. Tickets cost $210–370 and the journey takes 14h 43m.

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