There are 9 ways to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) by plane, train, bus, shuttle 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.
Cheapest
Fly Rome Ciampino to Bucharest Otopeni
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Fly from Rome Ciampino (CIA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)
Fly Rome to Bucharest Baneasa
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Bucharest Baneasa (BBU)
Train, bus
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Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Padova
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Take the bus from Padova to Ploieşti
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Take the train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
Train
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Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Venezia Mestre
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Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbf
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Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keleti
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Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti Nord
Bus
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Take the bus from Roma to Brasov
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Take a shuttle bus from Brasov to Otopeni Airport
Bus via Giulianova
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Take the bus from Fiumicino Airport to Giulianova
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Take the bus from Giulianova to Bucuresti
Bus #2
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Take the bus from Roma to Bucharest
Drive
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Drive from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) is to fly, which costs €45 - €170 and takes 4h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) is to fly which costs €55 - €130 and takes 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP). However, there are services departing from Fiumicino Aeroporto and arriving at Aeroport H. Coanda T1 via Roma Tiburtina, Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf, Budapest-Keleti and Bucureşti Nord Gr.A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 25m.
The distance between Rome Airport (FCO) and Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) is 1161 km. The road distance is 1937 km.
The best way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 17m and costs €95 - €260.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to fly from Rome (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), including transfers and time at the airport.
Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Tiburtina station.
The best way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €410 and takes 34h 25m, you could also bus via Giulianova, which costs €100 - €130 and takes 37h 9m.
The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 15m.
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) is 1h ahead of Rome Airport (FCO). It is currently 5:27 PM in Rome Airport (FCO) and 6:27 PM in Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP).

- Distance: 1161.2 km
- Duration: 2h 15m
What companies run services between Rome Airport (FCO), Italy and Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP), Romania?
Ulendo Airlink, Tarom and five other airlines fly from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) via Roma Tiburtina, Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf, Budapest-Keleti, Bucuresti Nord, and Bucureşti Nord Gr.A in around 34h 25m.

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Otopeni via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $30 - $140
Flights from Rome Ciampino to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $190

- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $280
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Otopeni via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75 - $350

- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Otopeni via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $220

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Otopeni via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $310

- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Baneasa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $270

- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Baneasa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $270

- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $270

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Otopeni via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $380

- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Otopeni via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $360

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $120
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- $35 - $50
- Base Standard
- $65 - $90
- Base Premium
- $80 - $120
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $120
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- $35 - $55
- Base Standard
- $70 - $95
- Base Premium
- $80 - $120

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Rome Tiburtina to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $85
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- $30 - $45
- Smart Low Cost
- $30 - $45
- Smart Flex
- $60 - $85
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $90
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- $30 - $50
- Smart Low Cost
- $35 - $45
- Smart Flex
- $60 - $90

- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2 - $8
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- 2nd Class
- $2 - $3
- 1st Class
- $7 - $8
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $27
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- 2nd Class
- $8 - $11
- 1st Class
- $24 - $27
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28 - $85
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- 2nd Class
- $28 - $35
- 1st Class
- $70 - $85

- Phone
- +40 238 434 380
- sesizari@transferoviarcalatori.ro
- Website
- transferoviarcalatori.ro
Train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2 - $3
- Website
- Transferoviar Calatori

Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75 - $120
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $60
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/

- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85 - $160
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html

Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/

- Website
- transmarian.ro
Bus from Padova to Ploieşti
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65 - $100
- Schedules at
- transmarian.ro

- Phone
- +40-745.499.985
- Website
- bepstravel.autogari.ro
Bus from Roma to Brasov
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55 - $85
- Schedules at
- Bep's Travel

- Phone
- 0371.503.503
- office@direct-aeroport.ro
- Website
- direct-aeroport.ro
Shuttle from Brasov to Otopeni Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $24
- Schedules at
- direct-aeroport.ro

- Phone
- 0039. 085/8004868
- info@gasparionline.it
- Website
- gasparionline.it
Bus from Fiumicino Airport to Giulianova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21
- Schedules at
- gasparionline.it

- Phone
- 004-0745-845.394
- Website
- briannatour.autogari.ro
Bus from Giulianova to Bucuresti
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90 - $110
- Schedules at
- briannatour.autogari.ro

- Phone
- 0040263701919
- latinoexpres@yahoo.com
- Website
- latinoexpres.ro
Bus from Roma to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70 - $100
- Schedules at
- latinoexpres.ro
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Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) is 1937 km. It takes approximately 20h 9m to drive from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP).
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