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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Bucharest is to bus and train which costs $65 - $100 and takes 16h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Bucharest is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $200 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Trieste and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via Ljubljana bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 23m.

How far is it from Trieste to Bucharest?

The distance between Trieste and Bucharest is 1065 km. The road distance is 1207.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Bucharest without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 41m and costs $65 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Trieste to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Bucharest bus from?

Trieste to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trieste station.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Bucharest train from?

Trieste to Bucharest train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train or bus from Trieste to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Trieste to Bucharest is to train which takes 25h 23m and costs $330 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 24h 9m.

Where does the Trieste to Bucharest bus arrive?

Trieste to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.

What is the time difference between Trieste and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Trieste. It is currently 6:33 PM in Trieste and 7:33 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Trieste to Bucharest train arrive?

Trieste to Bucharest train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Meidling station.

Can I drive from Trieste to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Bucharest is 1207 km. It takes approximately 13h 12m to drive from Trieste to Bucharest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Trieste to Bucharest?

Book your Trieste to Bucharest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5307+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Trieste to Bucharest - 9 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Trieste to Bucharest by shuttle, plane, bus, train, 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.

Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LJU - OTP
7h 24m
$201–548
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Ljubljana bus stationN907 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to București, Autogara Militari1922
24h 9m
$63–165
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Ploieşti
2. Take the train from Ploieşti Sud to BucharestIR: Iaşi - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
16h 41m
$65–98
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Wien MeidlingRjx
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
25h 23m
$339–485
Drive 1,207.3 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Bucharest1,207.3 km
13h 12m
$219–316
Shuttle to Klagenfurt Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Klagenfurt Flughafen
2. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)KLU - OTP
10h 18m
$281–859
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)VCE - OTP
7h 56m
$196–633
Train, train to Treviso Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Portogruaro-Caorle
2. Take the train from Portogruaro-Caorle to Treviso Centrale
3. Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)TSF - OTP
8h
$114–304
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestre
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BLQ - OTP
8h 40m
$137–432

Trieste to Bucharest by train

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25h 23mAverage Duration

$339Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,064.6 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Bucuresti Nord via Wien Meidling in around 25h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste to București, Autogara Militari via Ljubljana bus station in around 24h 9m.

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