What is the cheapest way to get from Podu Olt to Bucharest?

The cheapest way to get from Podu Olt to Bucharest is to bus which costs $15 - $22 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Podu Olt to Bucharest?

The fastest way to get from Podu Olt to Bucharest is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct train between Podu Olt and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Podu Olt and arriving at Bucharest. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Podu Olt to Bucharest?

The distance between Podu Olt and Bucharest is 293 km. The road distance is 248.5 km.

How do I travel from Podu Olt to Bucharest without a car?

The best way to get from Podu Olt to Bucharest without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $28 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Podu Olt to Bucharest?

The train from Podu Olt to Bucharest North takes 5h 23m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Podu Olt to Bucharest train from?

Podu Olt to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Podu Olt station.

Train or bus from Podu Olt to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Podu Olt to Bucharest is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $28 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $22 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Podu Olt to Bucharest train arrive?

Podu Olt to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Podu Olt to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Podu Olt to Bucharest is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Podu Olt to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5372+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Podu Olt to Bucharest - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Podu Olt to Bucharesttrain Sibiu - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
5h 23m
$28–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tălmaciu to București, Autogara Militaribus
5h 30m
$16–22
Drive 248.5 km
1. Drive from Podu Olt to Bucharestcar 248.5 km
3h 18m
$40–58
Train via Ploieşti
1. Take the train from Podu Olt to Ploieşti Vesttrain Sibiu - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
2. Take the train from Ploieşti Vest to Bucharesttrain Braşov - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
5h 34m
$25–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Podu Olt to Lotrutrain Sibiu - Craiova / ...
2. Take the bus from Brezoi Ramificatie Gura Lotrului to București, Autogara Militaribus
5h 43m
$17–27

Podu Olt to Bucharest by train

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5h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 292.6 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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 $28–30 and the journey takes 5h 23m. Alternatively, Fany operates a bus from Tălmaciu to București, Autogara Militari twice daily. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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