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

The cheapest way to get from Van to Bucharest is to bus and night train which costs $55 - $95 and takes 36h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Van to Bucharest is to fly which takes 9h 7m and costs $360 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Van and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Van to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Van and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 10m.

How far is it from Van to Bucharest?

The distance between Van and Bucharest is 1611 km. The road distance is 2145.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Van to Bucharest without a car is to bus and night train which takes 36h 6m and costs $55 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Van to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Van to Bucharest bus from?

Van to Bucharest bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Van station.

Bus or fly from Van to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Van to Bucharest is to fly which takes 9h 7m and costs $360 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 36h 10m.

Where does the Van to Bucharest bus arrive?

Van to Bucharest bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.

What is the time difference between Van and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h behind Van. It is currently 5:56 AM in Van and 4:56 AM in Bucharest.

Can I drive from Van to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Van to Bucharest is 2146 km. It takes approximately 27h 48m to drive from Van to Bucharest.

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

Book your Van to Bucharest bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5300+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Van to Bucharest - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Van to Bucharest by plane, bus, night 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)VAN - OTP
9h 7m
$364–1,105
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Otogari
2. Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
36h 6m
$57–94
Drive 2,145.5 km
1. Drive from Van to Bucharest2,145.5 km
27h 48m
$342–494
Bus
1. Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Otogari
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
36h 10m
$80–128
Bus via Shumen
1. Take the bus from Van bus station to Bandırma bus station
2. Take the bus from Bandırma to Çorlu
3. Take the bus from Çorlu bus station to Shumen
4. Take the bus from Shumen to Bucharest Horoscop Hotel
47h 46m

Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

5Weekly Planes

10h 3mAverage Duration

$298Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,611.4 km
Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Van, Turkey and Bucharest, Romania?

Turkish Airlines and Tarom fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van to București, Autogara Militari via Istanbul Otogari and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 36h 10m.

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