The cheapest and fastest buses from Bratislava to Bucharest
Cheapest price
€42
Average price
€58
Fastest journey
18 h 55 m
Average duration
20 h 30 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
805 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bratislava to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Bucharest will cost around €58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €42.
Of the 5 buses that leave Bratislava for Bucharest on Sun, Apr 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Apr 19 the direct buses cover the 805 km distance in an average of 20 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 55 m .
On Sun, Apr 19 the slowest buses will take 21 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:23 PM21h52Bratislava11:15 AMBucharest€421One-way0 transfers
9:50 AM21h10Bratislava7:00 AMBucharest€551One-way0 transfers
8:23 PM27h02Bratislava11:25 PMBucharest€571One-way0 transfers
12:50 AM18h55Bratislava7:45 PMBucharest€621One-way0 transfers
3:50 AM19h35Bratislava11:25 PMBucharest€741One-way0 transfers
12:50 AM18h55Bratislava7:45 PMBucharest€621One-way0 transfers
3:50 AM19h35Bratislava11:25 PMBucharest€741One-way0 transfers
10:38 PM21h07Bratislava7:45 PMBucharest€811One-way0 transfers
9:50 AM21h10Bratislava7:00 AMBucharest€551One-way0 transfers
10:00 PM21h45Bratislava7:45 PMBucharest€791One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bratislava to Bucharest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €183.
Distance: 805 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€58 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest | €186 Average price |
20h 2m Average total duration 19h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 54m Average total duration 20h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bratislava to Bucharest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Bucharest buses for today, Saturday, April 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 20h45 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 19h10 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:23 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 19h07 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 18h40 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 22h30 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 21h55 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:23 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 21h52 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 20h35 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 22h25 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:53 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 22h22 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 21h45 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 21h10 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:38 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 21h07 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 20h55 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, April 19 | |||||
![]() | 12:50 AM Bratislava | 18h55 | 7:45 PM Bucharest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:50 AM Bratislava | 19h35 | 11:25 PM Bucharest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bratislava to Bucharest
Buses from Bratislava to Bucharest run on average 11 times per day, taking around 19h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €18 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:50, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 805 km distance in 18h 55m.
Distance 805 km |
Average bus duration 19h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 18h 55m |
First bus 1:50 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Omega Group from Bratislava to BucharestYou can travel by bus between Bratislava to Bucharest with FlixBus, Omega Group for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bratislava to Bucharest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bratislava to Bucharest by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bucharest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bratislava to Bucharest
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Mlynské (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 21, 25, 50, 70
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 29, 30, 37, 70 Tram: 4
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