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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 on Oct 15
$53
Average ticket price on Oct 15
$78
Fastest journey on Oct 15
13 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Oct 15
14 h 36 m
Buses on Oct 15
24
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 $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
On Thu, Oct 15, we found 24 buses from Budapest to Bucharest, including 20 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 15 the direct buses cover the 643 km distance in an average of 14 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 50 m .
On Thu, Oct 15 the slowest buses will take 15 h 5 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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FlixBusBuses from Budapest to Bucharest run on average 13 times per day, taking around 15h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 but you can travel from only $21 by flight.
There are 9 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 30m.
Distance 399 miles (643 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 13h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Bucharest buses for today, Wednesday, October 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h15 | 1:30 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 14h55 | 1:30 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 | 4:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h15 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 16h10 | 10:10 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h35 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h40 | 10:10 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h15 | 10:10 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 16h30 | 1:00 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h00 | 1:00 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h30 | 1:00 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 18h25 | 1:30 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h15 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 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.

Most Budapest to Bucharest buses use the Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to București, Autogara Militari station pair, with some services arriving at București. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Bucharest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: 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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