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The National Museum of Art of Romania
Romania’s leading fine arts museum, housed in the former Royal Palace, with major collections of Romanian medieval, modern, and European art.
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$120
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 d 4 h 5 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
1124 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Padua to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Bucharest will cost around $120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
Of the 4 buses that leave Padua for Bucharest on Thu, May 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 1124 km distance in an average of 1 d 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 1 h 55 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 1 d 6 h 50 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 Padua to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $394.
Distance: 698 miles (1124 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$119 Average price | $110 Average price Cheapest | $394 Average price | $357 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
27h 12m Average total duration 26h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 28h 22m Average total duration 27h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.4 - 6.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Padua to Bucharest:
A flight is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Padua to Bucharest costing on average $119 (€96).
A flight is $284 (€230) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Bucharest costing on average $394 (€318).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 42m.
Train takes on average 27h 52m.
Tickets start at around $119 (€96) compared to roughly $357 (€288) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $238 (€192). The journey takes 26h 42m versus 15h 30m 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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 29h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 30h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 31h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 48h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 48h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 47h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 31h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
The table below shows live departures for Padua to Bucharest buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:25 PM Padua | 47h30 | 7:55 PM Bucharest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 PM Padua | 31h50 | 6:00 AM Bucharest | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 29h20 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Padua to Bucharest run on average 2 times per day, taking around 26h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 698 miles (1124 km) distance in 25h 55m.
Distance 698 miles (1124 km) |
Average bus duration 26h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 25h 55m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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