- Must visit
The National Museum of Art of Romania
Romania’s leading fine arts museum, housed in the former Royal Palace, with major collections of Romanian medieval, modern, and European art.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
13 h 50 m
Average duration
14 h 17 m
Buses per day
18
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 $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 18 buses that leave Budapest for Bucharest on Mon, Jun 01, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 643 km distance in an average of 14 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 50 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 14 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight 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 $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. 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 $39, and a flight costs an average of $43.
Distance: 399 miles (643 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 43m Average total duration 15h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Bucharest:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Bucharest costing on average $132 (€107).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 13m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€50) compared to roughly $185 (€149) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $123 (€99). The journey takes 15h 13m versus 9h 46m 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.
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 12:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Bucharest buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h15 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h30 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 16h00 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h30 | 5:00 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h05 | 5:00 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h25 | 6:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 14h00 | 6:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 16h55 | 1:25 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h25 | 1:25 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h55 | 1:25 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 20h30 | 6:15 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 17h45 | 6:15 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 17h20 | 6:15 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 14h45 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h25 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 13h50 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h30 | 8:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h05 | 8:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Budapest to Bucharest run on average 8 times per day, taking around 15h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $39 (€31) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 399 miles (643 km) distance in 13h 50m.
Distance 399 miles (643 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€31) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 13h 50m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Bucharest — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bucharest trip today.
Romania’s leading fine arts museum, housed in the former Royal Palace, with major collections of Romanian medieval, modern, and European art.
One of Bucharest’s most popular museums, famous for dinosaur skeletons, biodiversity displays, and family-friendly natural science exhibits.
An open-air museum of traditional houses, churches, and farm buildings relocated from across Romania, ideal for culture and photography.
The historic core of Bucharest, popular for lively streets, restored architecture, churches, passages, and a strong day-to-night atmosphere.
One of Bucharest’s grandest avenues, lined with historic buildings, museums, hotels, and elegant façades, especially pleasant for walking.
A large park around Herăstrău Lake, popular for walking, cycling, boating, and open green spaces near major museums.
Cabbage rolls stuffed with minced pork and rice, slowly cooked and often served with polenta and sour cream. A defining Romanian comfort dish found across Bucharest.
Grilled skinless sausages made from spiced minced meat, usually eaten with mustard and bread. They are one of the city’s most iconic street and beer-garden foods.
A rich sour tripe soup with garlic, vinegar, and cream, often finished with chili. It is a classic Romanian specialty popular in traditional Bucharest restaurants.
Upscale fine dining restaurant known for creative tasting menus and modern presentation, offering one of Bucharest’s best special-occasion meals.
Well-regarded restaurant serving refined Romanian cuisine with regional ingredients in a stylish but relaxed setting near the center.
Historic beer hall and restaurant in the Old Town, famous for Romanian classics, ornate interiors, and lively traditional atmosphere.
Budget-friendly by European capital standards. Food, coffee, and local transport are good value; upscale hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service may be included; check the bill first. If not, 10% is standard in restaurants. Round up or add 5-10% for taxis. Small tips are appreciated for hotel staff.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest 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.

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