4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Bucharest
Cheapest price
€61
Average price
€73
Fastest journey
15 h 55 m
Average duration
16 h 22 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
643 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Bucharest will cost around €73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €61.
Of the 9 buses that leave Budapest for Bucharest on Sat, Dec 27, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 27 the direct buses cover the 643 km distance in an average of 16 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 55 m .
On Sat, Dec 27 the slowest buses will take 16 h 55 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Bucharest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €147.
Distance: 643 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€56 Average price Cheapest | €108 Average price | €147 Average price |
16h 55m Average total duration 16h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 51m Average total duration 16h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Bucharest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Bucharest buses for today, Friday, December 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 20h15 | 6:45 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 19h50 | 6:45 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h15 | 11:15 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, December 27 | |||||
| FlixBus | 6:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 16h55 | 11:25 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h25 | 11:25 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h55 | 11:25 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Budapest to Bucharest
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Buses from Budapest to Bucharest run on average 6 times per day, taking around 16h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €31 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 643 km distance in 15h 20m.
Distance 643 km |
Average bus duration 16h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €31 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 15h 20m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Budapest to BucharestYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Bucharest with FlixBus for as low as €31. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Bucharest
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Bucharest
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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