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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
zł18
Average price
zł19
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Busteni to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Busteni to Bucharest will cost around zł19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł18.
Of the 2 buses that leave Busteni for Bucharest on Mon, Aug 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct buses cover the 117 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest buses will take 2 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Busteni to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from zł16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł16, and a train costs an average of zł23.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł26 Average price Cheapest | zł50 Average price | zł109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Busteni to Bucharest:
A bus is zł24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Busteni to Bucharest costing on average zł50.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 46m.
Tickets start at around zł26 compared to roughly zł109 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł83. The journey takes 2h 46m versus 2h 9m 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.
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 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price zł21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł30 |
The table below shows live departures for Busteni to Bucharest buses for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Busteni, Gara | 2h45 | 10:00 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Busteni to Bucharest run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł16 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:00, the last at 19:15. The fastest bus covers the 72 miles (117 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 72 miles (117 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price zł16 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 9:00 AM |
Last bus 7:15 PM |
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Most Busteni to Bucharest buses use the Busteni, Gara to București, Autogara Militari station pair. Use this guide to compare Busteni and Bucharest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Busteni, Gara is 1 km from Busteni city centre. Public transport options include:
Busteni, Gara has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Busteni, Gara. ATMs are available at Busteni, Gara.
Ticket office support is available at Busteni, Gara.
Available at Busteni, Gara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Busteni, Gara.
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