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

The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Bucharest is to fly which costs $120 - $500 and takes 10h 48m.

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 $150 - $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 - Oriente and arriving at Bucharest Obor via Lille and Ghent. 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 and train which takes 46h 26m and costs .

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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lisbon - Oriente 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 $150 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Ghent, which costs and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Lisbon to Bucharest bus arrive?

Lisbon to Bucharest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Lisbon. It is currently 3:17 PM in Lisbon and 5:17 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 to drive from Lisbon to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5474+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Lisbon to Bucharest - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Lisbon to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, car, or car 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
$157–382
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lisboa Oriente to Huelvabus
2. Take the bus from Huelva to Bucureştibus
2d 21h
$118–273
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
3. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
46h 26m
Drive 3,638.2 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Bucharestcar 3,638.2 km
38h
$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 4m
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport, bus, train
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
15h 44m
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane LIS - BBU
10h 48m
$122–502
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoortbus 280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ghent to Bucharest Oborbus
2d
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Zurich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
2d 11h
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Huelvabus
2. Take the bus from Huelva to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharest Gară Filaretbus
2d 22h
$190–279
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lisbon to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharestcar
39h 16m
$761–1,078

Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

4Weekly Planes

5h 32mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lisbon to Bucharest.

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

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

Ulendo Airlink and Ryanair fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Bucharest Obor via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, and Ghent in around 2d.

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