What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Bucharest?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Bucharest is to fly which costs $75 - $300 and takes 7h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Bucharest?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $110 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Bucharest via Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Venezia Mestre and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 17m.

How far is it from Rome to Bucharest?

The distance between Rome and Bucharest is 1214 km. The road distance is 1846.3 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Bucharest without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Bucharest without a car is to bus via Vienna which takes 27h 56m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rome to Bucharest?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Rome to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Bucharest bus from?

Rome to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Bucharest train from?

Rome to Bucharest train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Rome to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $110 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Vienna, which costs and takes 27h 56m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $650 and takes 30h 17m.

Where does the Rome to Bucharest bus arrive?

Rome to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

What is the time difference between Rome and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 7:42 PM in Rome and 8:42 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Rome to Bucharest train arrive?

Rome to Bucharest train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.

Can I drive from Rome to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Bucharest is 1846 km. It takes approximately 19h 31m to drive from Rome to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5300+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Rome to Bucharest - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Bucharest by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane FCO - OTP
4h 53m
$114–309
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
2. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Bucharesttrain Cluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
35h 33m
$72–192
Bus via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N1533
2. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Bucharestbus
27h 56m
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
30h 17m
$374–638
Drive 1,846.3 km
1. Drive from Rome to Bucharestcar 1,846.3 km
19h 31m
$334–483
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CIA - OTP
4h 55m
$107–360
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane CIA - BBU
7h 46m
$75–293
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rome, Termini to Funduleabus
2. Take the bus from Fundulea to Bucharestbus
43h 33m

Rome to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

30h 17mAverage Duration

$374Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,214.2 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Bucharest, Romania?

Tarom, Ulendo Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Bucharest via Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz in around 27h 56m.

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