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National Museum of Art of Romania
This museum houses Romania's most significant art collections, spanning medieval to modern Romanian art along with European art pieces.
Cheapest price
$115
Average price
$125
Fastest journey
1 d 16 h 5 m
Average duration
1 d 16 h 41 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
1575 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Copenhagen to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Bucharest will cost around $125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $115.
It's difficult to get from Copenhagen to Bucharest without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $121. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $121, and a flight costs an average of $44.
Distance: 978 miles (1575 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$173 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price | $557 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
38h 58m Average total duration 38h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.7 - 9.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Bucharest:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Bucharest costing on average $181 (€146).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 38h 28m.
Tickets start at around $173 (€140) compared to roughly $557 (€450) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $384 (€310). The journey takes 38h 28m versus 24h 31m 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 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 Infobus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 38h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 40h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 39h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 40h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 40h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 40h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 41h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 41h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 42h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $224 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 45h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 41h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 46h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $126 |
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Bucharest buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:00 PM Copenhagen | 45h45 | 7:45 PM Bucharest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 40h05 | 1:25 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 40h25 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 41h05 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 41h10 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Copenhagen to Bucharest run on average 2 times per day, taking around 38h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $121 (€98) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:50, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 978 miles (1575 km) distance in 35h 0m.
Distance 978 miles (1575 km) |
Average bus duration 38h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $121 (€98) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 35h 0m |
First bus 1:50 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
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It is customary to tip 10% in restaurants. Round up for taxis. Tipping in cafes is appreciated but not required.
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