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National Museum of Art of Romania
Romania’s premier art museum, housing European masters and major national collections inside the former Royal Palace.










Cheapest price
$158
Average price
$186
Fastest journey
24h 26m
Average duration
27h 38m
Buses per day
14
Distance
846 km
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Prague to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a train costs an average of $306.
Distance: 671 miles (1081 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$91 Average price Cheapest | $148 Average price | $306 Average price | $309 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 45m Average total duration 24h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 31m Average total duration 23h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.2 - 6.5kg 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 Prague to Bucharest:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Bucharest costing on average $148 (€121).
A bus is $214 (€176) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Bucharest costing on average $306 (€251).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 1m.
Bus takes on average 24h 15m.
Tickets start at around $91 (€75) compared to roughly $309 (€254) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $218 (€179). The journey takes 24h 15m versus 14h 44m 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, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, Comati PSG, Omega Group.
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 06:50AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 32h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 28h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 32h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 29h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 29h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 27h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 32h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $211 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Comati PSG | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 30h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 24h01 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $106 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Bucharest buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 25h20 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Praha, Roztyly | 25h15 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 25h10 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 32h50 | 10:10 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 25h25 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:05 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 25h10 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Praha, Černý Most | 30h10 | 10:10 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Praha, Roztyly | 29h40 | 10:10 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 27h40 | 10:10 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 27h25 | 10:10 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 32h50 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Praha, Roztyly | 30h45 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 24h40 | 1:25 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 24h26 | 1:25 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 22h10 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 21h55 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Praha, Černý Most | 31h35 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Praha, Zličín | 28h25 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Prague to Bucharest run on average 10 times per day, taking around 24h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $37 (€31) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 671 miles (1081 km) distance in 21h 30m.
Distance 671 miles (1081 km) |
Average bus duration 24h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 21h 30m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Bucharest — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bucharest trip today.
Romania’s premier art museum, housing European masters and major national collections inside the former Royal Palace.
An outstanding open-air museum of traditional Romanian village life, with historic houses, churches, and windmills.
A leading natural history museum with fossils, geology, and biodiversity displays, popular with families and science fans.
Bucharest’s atmospheric old center, packed with historic streets, churches, nightlife, and restored merchant buildings.
The city’s grand central boulevard connects major landmarks, museums, and elegant historic architecture.
Bucharest’s largest park offers lakeside walks, bike paths, gardens, and access to major museums and leisure areas.
Grilled skinless sausages made with beef, pork, and garlic. A beloved Romanian street and barbecue staple, especially popular with mustard and bread.
Sour soup with beef tripe, garlic, vinegar, and cream. One of Romania's most iconic comfort dishes, widely eaten in Bucharest.
Cabbage rolls stuffed with minced meat and rice, usually slow-cooked and served with sour cream. A festive Romanian classic.
Elegant fine dining restaurant focused on refined Romanian cuisine and local ingredients in a polished setting.
Historic beer hall and restaurant known for Romanian classics, grilled meats, and traditional atmosphere in the Old Town.
Popular modern Romanian bistro serving regional dishes and desserts in a casual, welcoming space.
Budget-friendly for Europe: hotels, meals, and public transit usually cost less than in Western EU capitals, though central areas and upscale venues cost more.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service is not included. Cafes: round up or leave small change. Taxis: round up the fare or add about 5%.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Bucharest by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bucharest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Prague to Bucharest buses use the Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to București, Autogara Militari station pair, with some services arriving at Bucharest, Autogara Filaret. Use this guide to compare Prague and Bucharest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Czech Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bohemian Café (0.2 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticketing area.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží.
Available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Praha, ÚAN Florenc is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, ÚAN Florenc has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Florenc (in the station), Bistro Florenc (0.2 km), Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
Available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Elevators, ramps.
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