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There are 5 ways to get from Podu Olt to Bucharest by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Podu Olt to BucharesttrainIR: Sibiu - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
    5h 12m
    $28–31
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tălmaciu to București, Autogara Militaribus
    5h 30m
    $16–22
  3. Drive 248.5 km

    1. Drive from Podu Olt to Bucharestcar248.5 km
    3h 28m
    $40–58
  4. Train via Ploieşti

    1. Take the train from Podu Olt to Ploieşti VesttrainIR: Sibiu - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
    2. Take the train from Ploieşti Vest to BucharesttrainIR: Braşov - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
    5h 26m
    $25–34
  5. Bus via Tălmaciu

    1. Take the bus from Tălmaciu to București, Autogara Militaribus
    6h 5m
    $17–30

Podu Olt to Bucharest by train

Calendar9Weekly Trains
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Podu Olt, Romania and Bucharest, Romania?

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Podu Olt to Bucharest once daily. Tickets cost $28–31 and the journey takes 5h 12m. Alternatively, Fany operates a bus from Tălmaciu to București, Autogara Militari 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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