The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Bucharest
Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
13 h 50 m
Average duration
14 h 38 m
Buses per day
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 $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
Of the 24 buses that leave Budapest for Bucharest on Thu, Apr 16, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 16 the direct buses cover the 643 km distance in an average of 14 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 50 m .
On Thu, Apr 16 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM16h00Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér4:15 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$671One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:30 AM16h15Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar9:45 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$711One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 AM15h35Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar9:45 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$711One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 AM19h20Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér9:15 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$721One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM16h20Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér9:00 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari$731One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM13h50Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér6:30 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari$741One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 PM14h25Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar6:30 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari$1141One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM14h45Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás6:30 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari$1141One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 PM15h05Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér8:30 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari$741One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 AM15h05Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér5:00 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$741One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Budapest to Bucharest
Omio 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 $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 $42, and a train costs an average of $182.
Distance: 399 miles (643 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price | $182 Average price |
15h 25m Average total duration 14h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m 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.
Budapest to Bucharest Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Live departures
Budapest to Bucharest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Bucharest buses for today, Wednesday, April 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h30 | 2:00 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 19h45 | 6:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 19h20 | 6:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h05 | 2:00 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, April 16 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h15 | 6:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h35 | 6:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 16h55 | 10:25 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h25 | 10:25 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h55 | 10:25 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 20h45 | 3:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 18h00 | 3:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 17h35 | 3:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 17h15 | 6:00 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 14h45 | 3:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h55 | 6:00 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h25 | 3:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 13h50 | 3:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 16h20 | 6:00 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h30 | 5:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h05 | 5:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h15 | 10:15 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h30 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 16h00 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 16h45 | 2:00 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Bucharest
Buses from Budapest to Bucharest run on average 7 times per day, taking around 14h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€33) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by flight.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 399 miles (643 km) distance in 15h 20m.
Distance 399 miles (643 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€33) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 15h 20m |
First bus 3:30 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 56 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus from Budapest to BucharestYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Bucharest with FlixBus, Infobus for as low as $36 (€29). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Bucharest
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.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Palace of the Parliament, the world's heaviest building and a symbol of Romania's communist era
- Romanian Athenaeum, an iconic concert hall known for its stunning neoclassical architecture
- Village Museum, an open-air museum showcasing traditional Romanian village life and architecture
- Herăstrău Park, a large public park offering recreational activities and scenic views
- Old Town, a historic district filled with vibrant nightlife, restaurants, and cultural landmarks.
- Explore the National Museum of Art of Romania, housing an extensive collection of Romanian and European art
- Take a leisurely stroll through Cismigiu Gardens, the oldest public garden in Bucharest
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Palace of the Parliament, a colossal government building and architectural marvel
- Attend a concert or event at the Romanian Athenaeum, a cultural hub in the city
- Discover the vibrant atmosphere and historic charm of Bucharest's Old Town.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- 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.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Bucharest
- 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
- 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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