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National Museum of Art of Romania
Romania’s premier art museum, housing European masters and major national collections inside the former Royal Palace.
Cheapest price
€103
Average price
€124
Fastest journey
1 d 4 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 4 h 58 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
1295 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Bucharest will cost around €124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €103.
Of the 25 buses that leave Berlin for Bucharest on Mon, Aug 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 17 the direct buses cover the 1295 km distance in an average of 1 d 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 4 h 25 m .
On Mon, Aug 17 the slowest buses will take 1 d 5 h 31 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, and a train costs an average of €354.
Distance: 804 miles (1295 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€94 Average price Cheapest | €133 Average price | €371 Average price | €287 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
30h 5m Average total duration 29h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 48h 14m Average total duration 47h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Bucharest:
A bus is €39 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Bucharest costing on average €133.
A bus is €277 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Bucharest costing on average €371.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 35m.
Train takes on average 47h 44m.
Tickets start at around €94 compared to roughly €287 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €193. The journey takes 29h 35m versus 19h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 32h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 39h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 33h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 37h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 40h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:49AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 36h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €167 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 30h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 29h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:27AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 35h18 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:57AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 34h48 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:04AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 34h41 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 34h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 32h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 34h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 30h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 30h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 33h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 29h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:26PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 38h04 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 38h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:57PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 37h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:04PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 37h26 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 31h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 28h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 30h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:26PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 34h04 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:57PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 33h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:04PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 33h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:12PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 32h18 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:27PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 32h03 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:37PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 31h53 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 41h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 30h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 29h31 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €101 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Bucharest buses for today, Sunday, August 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 30h15 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 30h00 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 29h55 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 34h10 | 1:00 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 30h45 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 30h25 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 38h00 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 28h25 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 30h20 | 1:00 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 29h00 | 1:00 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 28h40 | 1:00 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:04 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 33h26 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:12 PM Berlin Spandau | 32h18 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 32h03 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 30h15 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 29h40 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 29h31 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 29h15 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 32h45 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 37h35 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Berlin to Bucharest run on average 14 times per day, taking around 29h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €48 but you can travel from only €34 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 804 miles (1295 km) distance in 29h 5m.
Distance 804 miles (1295 km) |
Average bus duration 29h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €48 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 29h 5m |
First bus 2:45 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Bucharest — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bucharest trip today.
Romania’s premier art museum, housing European masters and major national collections inside the former Royal Palace.
An outstanding open-air museum of traditional Romanian village life, with historic houses, churches, and windmills.
A leading natural history museum with fossils, geology, and biodiversity displays, popular with families and science fans.
Bucharest’s atmospheric old center, packed with historic streets, churches, nightlife, and restored merchant buildings.
The city’s grand central boulevard connects major landmarks, museums, and elegant historic architecture.
Bucharest’s largest park offers lakeside walks, bike paths, gardens, and access to major museums and leisure areas.
Grilled skinless sausages made with beef, pork, and garlic. A beloved Romanian street and barbecue staple, especially popular with mustard and bread.
Sour soup with beef tripe, garlic, vinegar, and cream. One of Romania's most iconic comfort dishes, widely eaten in Bucharest.
Cabbage rolls stuffed with minced meat and rice, usually slow-cooked and served with sour cream. A festive Romanian classic.
Elegant fine dining restaurant focused on refined Romanian cuisine and local ingredients in a polished setting.
Historic beer hall and restaurant known for Romanian classics, grilled meats, and traditional atmosphere in the Old Town.
Popular modern Romanian bistro serving regional dishes and desserts in a casual, welcoming space.
Budget-friendly for Europe: hotels, meals, and public transit usually cost less than in Western EU capitals, though central areas and upscale venues cost more.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service is not included. Cafes: round up or leave small change. Taxis: round up the fare or add about 5%.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin 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.

Most Berlin to Bucharest buses use the Berlin, Alexanderplatz to București, Autogara Militari station pair, with some services arriving at București. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Bucharest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Berlin, Alexanderplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple restaurants around the area.
Available in nearby cafes. ATMs are several ATMs in close proximity.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Alexanderplatz.
Available at Berlin, Alexanderplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Alexanderplatz: Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
Available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Elevators, ramps.
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) is 9 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Berlin (in the station), Schnitzel Express (0.5 km), Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
Available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Elevators, ramps.
București has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several small food stalls available.
Wi-Fi is available at București. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at București.
Available at București: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at București: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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