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

The cheapest way to get from Italy to Bucharest is to bus which costs $95 - $250 and takes 35h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Italy to Bucharest is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $140 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Italy and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Rome, Termini and arriving at Bucharest via Fundulea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Italy and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Italy to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Venezia Mestre, Graz Hbf and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 45m.

How far is it from Italy to Bucharest?

The distance between Italy and Bucharest is 881 km. The road distance is 1845.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Italy to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 22m and costs $95 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Italy to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Italy to Bucharest bus from?

Italy to Bucharest bus services, operated by Romfour, depart from Rome, Termini station.

Where do I catch the Italy to Bucharest train from?

Italy to Bucharest train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Italy to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Italy to Bucharest is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $140 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $700 and takes 30h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $250 and takes 35h 37m.

Where does the Italy to Bucharest bus arrive?

Italy to Bucharest bus services, operated by Romfour, arrive at Fundulea station.

What is the time difference between Italy and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Italy. It is currently 3:05 AM in Italy and 4:05 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Italy to Bucharest train arrive?

Italy to Bucharest train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.

Can I drive from Italy to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Bucharest is 1845 km. It takes approximately 19h 17m to drive from Italy to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5386+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Italy to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, train (Trenitalia), or car

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

Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
best
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BRI - OTP
2h 21m
$145–265
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to PadovaFr
2. Take the bus from Padova to Ploieşti
3. Take the train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
23h 22m
$95–245
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia MestreFr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Graz HbfRjx
3. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien MeidlingRj / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
30h 45m
$349–687
Drive 1,845.1 km
1. Drive from Rome to Bucharest1,845.1 km
19h 17m
$334–483
Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BLQ - OTP
4h 33m
$106–269
Fly from Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)FCO - OTP
4h 53m
$109–341
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to București, Autogara Militari1928
35h 37m
$97–242
Bus via Fundulea
1. Take the bus from Rome, Termini to Fundulea
2. Take the bus from Fundulea to Bucharest
43h 14m

Italy to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

30h 45mAverage Duration

$349Cheapest Price

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Distance: 881.2 km
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Italy and Bucharest, Romania?

Ulendo Airlink flies from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Bucuresti Nord via Venezia Mestre, Graz Hbf, and Wien Meidling in around 30h 45m.

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