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 $80 - $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 - $400.

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 and train which takes 46h 27m and costs $360 - $700.

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 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs $200 - $340 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 12:58 PM in Lisbon and 2:58 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.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5436+ 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, train, 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 Lisbon-Portela Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LIS - OTP
6h 42m
$167–399
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
$80–294
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 27m
$362–663
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 5m
$188–500
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
$209–339
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
$690–1,298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lisboa Oriente to Huelvabus
2. Take the bus from Huelva to Bucureştibus
2d 21h
$113–273
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Lisboa Oriente 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
$189–277

Lisbon to Bucharest by train, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

2d 16hAverage Duration

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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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