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National Museum of Art of Romania
Romania’s leading fine-arts museum in the former Royal Palace, with major Romanian and European collections.
Cheapest price
$193
Average price
$213
Fastest journey
1 d 15 h 15 m
Average duration
1 d 21 h 37 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
1871 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Bucharest will cost around $213 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $193.
It's difficult to get from Paris to Bucharest without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $84. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.9 - 4.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $84, and a train costs an average of $563.
Distance: 1162 miles (1871 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$173 Average price Cheapest | $255 Average price | $609 Average price | $532 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
42h 49m Average total duration 42h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 39h 57m Average total duration 39h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.9 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.6 - 11.2kg 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 Paris to Bucharest:
A bus is $82 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Bucharest costing on average $255 (€211).
A bus is $436 (€361) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Bucharest costing on average $609 (€505).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 39h 27m.
Bus takes on average 42h 19m.
Tickets start at around $173 (€143) compared to roughly $532 (€441) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $359 (€297). The journey takes 42h 19m versus 24h 19m 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 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 44h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 43h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $186 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 43h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 37h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 48h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 50h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 39h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 47h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 46h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 45h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 45h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 45h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 45h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $197 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 44h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Bucharest buses for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:25 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 37h30 | 9:55 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne) | 50h15 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 39h15 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Paris to Bucharest run on average 4 times per day, taking around 42h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $84 (€69) but you can travel from only $65 (€54) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1162 miles (1871 km) distance in 37h 30m.
Distance 1162 miles (1871 km) |
Average bus duration 42h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€69) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 37h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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