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

The cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Bucharest is to bus which costs $70 - $110 and takes 28h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Warsaw to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $130 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Warsaw and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Warsaw, Bus Station West station and arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Warsaw and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Warsaw to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Warszawa Centralna and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 15m.

How far is it from Warsaw to Bucharest?

The distance between Warsaw and Bucharest is 955 km. The road distance is 1178.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Warsaw to Bucharest without a car is to bus via Lviv urban hromada which takes 24h 14m and costs $90 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Warsaw to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Bucharest bus from?

Warsaw to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warsaw, Bus Station West.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Bucharest train from?

Warsaw to Bucharest train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Warszawa Centralna station.

Train, bus or fly from Warsaw to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Warsaw to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $130 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Lviv urban hromada, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 24h 14m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $390 and takes 26h 15m.

Where does the Warsaw to Bucharest bus arrive?

Warsaw to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Warsaw and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Warsaw. It is currently 1:32 AM in Warsaw and 2:32 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Warsaw to Bucharest train arrive?

Warsaw to Bucharest train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Warsaw to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Warsaw to Bucharest is 1178 km. It takes approximately 16h 32m to drive from Warsaw to Bucharest.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5437+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Warsaw to Bucharest - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Warsaw to Bucharest by 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.

Fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane WAW - OTP
4h 24m
$134–329
Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane WAW - BBU
4h 59m
$42–152
Bus via Lviv urban hromada
1. Take the bus from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus Gns-01
24h 14m
$93–172
Train
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Wien Hbftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
26h 15m
$266–390
Drive 1,178.4 km
1. Drive from Warsaw to Bucharestcar 1,178.4 km
16h 32m
$188–272
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to București, Autogara Militaribus N910
28h 35m
$70–110

Warsaw to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

26h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 954.6 km
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Warsaw, Poland and Bucharest, Romania?

LOT and Austrian Airlines fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Aeroport Henri Coanda Plecari in around 24h 14m.

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