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National Museum of Art of Romania
Romania’s main fine arts museum, housed in the former Royal Palace, with major collections of Romanian medieval, modern, and European art.
Cheapest price
$116
Average price
$137
Fastest journey
1 d 4 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 8 h 31 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
1454 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest will cost around $137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $116.
Of the 9 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Bucharest on Sat, Jun 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct buses cover the 1454 km distance in an average of 1 d 8 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 4 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest buses will take 1 d 10 h 25 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $430.
Distance: 903 miles (1454 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$121 Average price Cheapest | $216 Average price | $438 Average price | $359 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
32h 34m Average total duration 32h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 39h 49m Average total duration 39h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest:
A bus is $95 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest costing on average $216 (€174).
A bus is $317 (€256) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest costing on average $438 (€353).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 4m.
Train takes on average 39h 19m.
Tickets start at around $121 (€98) compared to roughly $359 (€290) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $238 (€192). The journey takes 32h 4m versus 19h 17m 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, Union Ivkoni.
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 01:50AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 34h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 34h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 34h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 40h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 36h47 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 35h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:58AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 34h47 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 33h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:58AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 36h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 32h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:58PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 34h27 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 30h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:58PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 37h32 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 28h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:58PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 35h32 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 35h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $114 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest buses for today, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 35h25 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 31h30 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 34h25 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 34h55 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 34h25 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:58 AM Frankfurt South station | 36h47 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 33h50 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:58 PM Frankfurt South station | 34h27 | 1:25 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 28h25 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest run on average 4 times per day, taking around 32h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $61 (€49) but you can travel from only $35 (€29) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 903 miles (1454 km) distance in 28h 25m.
Distance 903 miles (1454 km) |
Average bus duration 32h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€49) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 28h 25m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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