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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
$103
Average price
$111
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 d 1 h 59 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
1188 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Munich to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Bucharest will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
Of the 10 buses that leave Munich for Bucharest on Sat, Jun 06, 2 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 1188 km distance in an average of 1 d 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 1 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest buses will take 1 d 3 h 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 Munich to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $413.
Distance: 738 miles (1188 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$95 Average price Cheapest | $166 Average price | $413 Average price | $268 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 0m Average total duration 18h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration Fastest 5h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 15m Average total duration 23h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Bucharest:
A bus is $71 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Bucharest costing on average $166 (€135).
A bus is $318 (€258) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Bucharest costing on average $413 (€335).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 30m.
Train takes on average 23h 45m.
Tickets start at around $95 (€77) compared to roughly $268 (€218) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $173 (€140). The journey takes 18h 30m versus 16h 21m 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 01:10AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 35h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 29h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 36h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 27h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 28h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 31h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 36h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 29h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 28h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 35h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 31h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 26h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 33h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 31h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
The table below shows live departures for Munich 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 | 5:10 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 31h15 | 1:25 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 33h35 | 6:00 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 31h30 | 6:00 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 31h25 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 35h05 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 25h15 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 AM München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe) | 29h25 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 36h15 | 8:20 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 27h00 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 26h45 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 31h45 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe) | 29h05 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Munich to Bucharest run on average 6 times per day, taking around 18h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 738 miles (1188 km) distance in 25h 25m.
Distance 738 miles (1188 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 25h 25m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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