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

The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Bucharest is to bus via Ghent which costs $85 - $210 and takes 2 days 1h.

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 47m 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 - Oriente and arriving at Bucharest Obor via Lille and Ghent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Lisbon to Bucharest?

The distance between Lisbon and Bucharest is 2995 km. The road distance is 3637 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 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m 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 47m and costs $160 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via Ghent, which costs $85 - $210 and takes 2 days 1h.

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 4:27 PM in Lisbon and 6:27 PM in Bucharest.

Can I drive from Lisbon to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Bucharest is 3637 km. It takes approximately 37h 41m to drive from Lisbon to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5317+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lisbon to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, car, ferry, 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
best
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LIS - OTP
6h 47m
$162–398
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to HuelvaFlixBus N1785 / ...
2. Take the bus from Huelva to Bucureşti
2d 21h
$84–255
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Paris Porte Dauphine
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen, HbfTha
3. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Obor
46h 4m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to GuardaIc
2. Take the train from Guarda to Vilar FormosoRe
3. Take the bus from Vilar Formoso to Zurich Bus Station
4. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien MeidlingRjx
5. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
2d 15h
$541–793
Drive 3,637 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Bucharest3,637 km
37h 41m
$655–946
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Lille - Europe Train Station
2. Take the bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoort280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ghent to Bucharest Obor
2d 1h
$85–207
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Real de Santo António
2. Take the ferry from Vila Real de Santo António to Ayamonte
3. Take the bus from Ayamonte to Sofia
4. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to București, Autogara Militari
3d
$173–244
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lisbon to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharest
39h 2m
$751–1,078

Lisbon to Bucharest by train, bus, and foot

3Weekly Services

2d 15hAverage Duration

$541Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,994.9 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

Ulendo Airlink, TAP Portugal, and two other airlines fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Bucharest Obor via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, and Ghent in around 2d 1h.

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