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

The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Bucharest is to fly and bus and train which costs $85 - $300 and takes 16h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lisbon to Bucharest is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $160 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Lisbon and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Lisbon to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Lisbon and arriving at Bucharest Obor via Brussel Noord opstaphalte and Brussels. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Lisbon to Bucharest?

The distance between Lisbon and Bucharest is 2995 km. The road distance is 3638.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lisbon to Bucharest without a car is to bus via Brussels which takes 2 days 0h and costs $210 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Lisbon to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lisbon to Bucharest bus from?

Lisbon to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lisbon station.

Bus or fly from Lisbon to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Lisbon to Bucharest is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $160 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs $210 - $350 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Lisbon to Bucharest bus arrive?

Lisbon to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Lisbon. It is currently 8:55 PM in Lisbon and 10:55 PM in Bucharest.

Can I drive from Lisbon to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Bucharest is 3638 km. It takes approximately 38h 1m to drive from Lisbon to Bucharest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lisbon to Bucharest?

Book your Lisbon to Bucharest bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5437+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lisbon to Bucharest by plane, bus, 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 Lisbon-Portela Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LIS - OTP
6h 42m
$162–388
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV)plane LIS - GHV
2. Take the bus from Aeroportul Brașov to Terminal Garăbus
3. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharesttrain
16h 19m
$85–293
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Brussels-North train stationbus N1143
2. Take the bus from Brussels to Bucharest Oborbus
2d
$215–347
Drive 3,638.2 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Bucharestcar 3,638.2 km
38h 1m
$655–946
Train to Faro Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Farotrain
2. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane FAO - OTP
10h 7m
$183–439
Train to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Porto Campanhatrain
2. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane OPO - OTP
10h 2m
$192–391
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Porto Campanhatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Karlsruhe - Central Station South Sidebus
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 60
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
5. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
2d 16h
$690–1,318
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lisboa Oriente to Huelvabus
2. Take the bus from Huelva to Bucureştibus
2d 21h
$223–333
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus
2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Buzaubus
3. Take the bus from Buzău to Bucharest Oborbus
3d 8h

Lisbon to Bucharest by train, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

2d 16hAverage Duration

$690Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,994.9 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Bucharest, Romania?

Ulendo Airlink, Ryanair, and Air Serbia fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lisbon to Bucharest Obor via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Noord opstaphalte, and Brussels in around 2d.

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