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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.

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Fly Rome to Bucharest Otopeni

  1. Fly from Rome (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)

Cheapest

Fly Rome Ciampino to Bucharest Otopeni

  1. Fly from Rome Ciampino (CIA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)

Fly Rome to Bucharest Baneasa

  1. Fly from Rome (FCO) to Bucharest Baneasa (BBU)

Train, bus

  1. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Padova
  2. Take the bus from Padova to Ploieşti
  3. Take the train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A

Train

  1. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Venezia Mestre
  2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbf
  3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keleti
  4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti Nord

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Roma to Brasov
  2. Take a shuttle bus from Brasov to Otopeni Airport

Bus via Giulianova

  1. Take the bus from Fiumicino Airport to Giulianova
  2. Take the bus from Giulianova to Bucuresti

Bus #2

  1. Take the bus from Roma to Bucharest

Drive

  1. 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.

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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.

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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.

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The distance between Rome Airport (FCO) and Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) is 1161 km. The road distance is 1937 km.

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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.

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It takes approximately 2h 15m to fly from Rome (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), including transfers and time at the airport.

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Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Tiburtina station.

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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.

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The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 15m.

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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).

Map of how to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP).
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  • 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.

Airlines
Ryanair
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
Ulendo Airlink
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
Air Serbia
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
Austrian Airlines
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
Aeroitalia
Website
aeroitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Baneasa
Ave. Duration
2h 10m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$150 - $270
FlexFlight ApS
Website
flexflight.dk
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Baneasa
Ave. Duration
2h 10m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$150 - $270
Tarom
Website
tarom.ro
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Otopeni
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$150 - $270
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Rome to Bucharest Otopeni via Zurich
Ave. Duration
4h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$160 - $380
Pegasus Airlines
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
Train operators
Trenitalia Frecce

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
ItaloTreno

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
Romanian Railways (CFR)
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
Transferoviar Calatori
Phone
+40 238 434 380
Email
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

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
Phone
+43 51717
Website
oebb.at
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/
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

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
Austrian Railways (ÖBB)

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
Phone
05 17 17
Website
oebb.at
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/
Bus operators
Transmarian
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
Bep's Travel
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
Direct Aeroport
Phone
0371.503.503
Email
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
Gaspari
Phone
0039. 085/8004868
Email
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
Brianna Tour
SC Latino Expres S.R.L.
Phone
0040263701919
Email
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.

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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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Tarom, Ryanair, Swiss and four other airlines offer flights from Rome Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport.

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The best way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Rome Ciampino Airport is to bus which takes 35 min and costs €3 - €8.

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