There are 8 ways to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) by plane, 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.
Fly from Rome Ciampino
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Fly from Rome Ciampino (CIA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)
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
Bus via Braşov
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Take the bus from Roma to Brasov
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Take the bus from Brasov Bus Station to Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport
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 Cluj Napoca
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Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Bucureşti Băneasa
Bus
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina to Pitesti North Bus Station
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Take the bus from Pitesti North Bus Station to Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport
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 bus via Braşov, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 35h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) is to fly which costs €27 - €240 and takes 2h.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP). However, there are services departing from Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3 and arriving at Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport via Roma, Brasov Bulevardul Garii and Brasov Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 5m.
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 28m and costs €120 - €230.
It takes approximately 2h to fly from Rome (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), including transfers and time at the airport.
Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) bus services, operated by Bep's Travel, depart from Roma station.
The best way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) is to fly which takes 2h and costs €27 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Braşov, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 35h 5m, you could also train, which costs €130 - €340 and takes 36h 46m.
The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h.
Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport station.

- Distance: 1161.2 km
- Duration: 2h
What companies run services between Rome Airport (FCO), Italy and Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP), Romania?
Wizz Air, FlexFlight ApS and four other airlines fly from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) via Rome Termini via Giolitti, Roma, Brasov, Brasov Bulevardul Garii, Brasov Stadionul Tineretului, and Brasov Bus Station in around 35h 5m.

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Rome Ciampino to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29 - $310
Flights from Rome Ciampino to Bucharest Otopeni via Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $29 - $310

- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27 - $550

- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50 - $200

- Website
- flyblueair.com
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50 - $200

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Otopeni via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $490

- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55 - $460

- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Otopeni via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $410

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 - $110
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- $35 - $50
- Base Standard
- $65 - $90
- Base Premium
- $75 - $110
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $120
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- $35 - $55
- Base Standard
- $65 - $90
- 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 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29 - $85
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- $30 - $45
- Smart Low Cost
- $29 - $45
- Smart Flex
- $60 - $85
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $90
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- $30 - $45
- Smart Low Cost
- $30 - $45
- Smart Flex
- $60 - $90

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 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75 - $120
- Website
- Railjet

- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Wien Hbf to Cluj Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14 - $45
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- $14 - $19
- 1st Class
- $39 - $44
Train from Cluj Napoca to Bucureşti Băneasa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11 - $35
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- $11 - $14
- 1st Class
- $30 - $34

- Website
- transmarian.ro
Bus from Padova to Ploieşti
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90
- 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
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Brasov Bus Station to Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $8 - $12
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Rome Tiburtina to Pitesti North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65 - $90
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Pitesti North Bus Station to Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4 - $7
- Website
- Union Ivkoni

- Phone
- 0040263701919
- latinoexpres@yahoo.com
- Website
- latinoexpres.ro
Bus from Roma to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70 - $95
- Schedules at
- latinoexpres.ro
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Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) is 1h ahead of Rome Airport (FCO). It is currently 1:17 AM in Rome Airport (FCO) and 2:17 AM in Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP).
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).
FlexFlight ApS, Blue Air, Tarom and three other airlines offer flights from Rome Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport.
There are 220+ hotels available in Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP). Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Rome Ciampino Airport is to bus which takes 30 min and costs €5 - €28.