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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Bucharest is to bus which costs $70 - $90 and takes 23h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $110 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Venezia and arriving at Bucureşti via Venezia, Viale Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Venice to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Graz Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 15m.

How far is it from Venice to Bucharest?

The distance between Venice and Bucharest is 1129 km. The road distance is 1337.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Bucharest without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 22m and costs $70 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Venice to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Bucharest bus from?

Venice to Bucharest bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione station.

Where do I catch the Venice to Bucharest train from?

Venice to Bucharest train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.

Train, bus or fly from Venice to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Venice to Bucharest is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $160 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $550 and takes 27h 15m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $90 and takes 23h 30m.

Where does the Venice to Bucharest bus arrive?

Venice to Bucharest bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Bucureşti station.

What is the time difference between Venice and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Venice. It is currently 12:52 PM in Venice and 1:52 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Venice to Bucharest train arrive?

Venice to Bucharest train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Graz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Venice to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Bucharest is 1338 km. It takes approximately 14h 52m to drive from Venice to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5348+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Venice to Bucharest - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 11 ways to get from Venice to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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 Venice Marco Polo Airport
best
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)VCE - OTP
6h 17m
$162–352
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to București, Autogara Militari1922
26h 26m
$61–209
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Padova to Ploieşti
2. Take the train from Ploieşti Sud to BucharestIR: Iaşi - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
20h 22m
$71–185
Train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Graz HbfRjx
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien HbfRj / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
27h 15m
$319–503
Drive 1,337.7 km
1. Drive from Venice to Bucharest1,337.7 km
14h 52m
$242–350
Train to Treviso Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Treviso Centrale
2. Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)TSF - OTP
5h 28m
$110–460
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BLQ - OTP
6h 11m
$120–397
Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuova
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)VRN - OTP
6h 28m
$161–511
Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Padova to Orio al Serio Airport
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BGY - OTP
7h 44m
$144–706
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Bucureşti
23h 30m
$73–89
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Portogruaro-CaorleRe
2. Take the bus from Portogruaro, Autostazione to Fundulea
3. Take the bus from Fundulea to Bucharest
33h 44m

Venice to Bucharest by train

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27h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,128.5 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bucuresti Nord via Graz Hbf and Wien Hbf in around 27h 15m.

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