- Must visit
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
$79
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
21 h 55 m
Average duration
23 h 10 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
1081 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Bucharest will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 13 buses that leave Prague for Bucharest on Wed, Jun 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 1081 km distance in an average of 23 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 21 h 55 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 1 d 26 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 Prague 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 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 $51, and a train costs an average of $311.
Distance: 671 miles (1081 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$93 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price | $311 Average price | $314 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 $57 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Bucharest costing on average $150 (€121).
A bus is $218 (€176) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Bucharest costing on average $311 (€251).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 1m.
Bus takes on average 24h 15m.
Tickets start at around $93 (€75) compared to roughly $314 (€254) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $221 (€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, 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 07:20AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 28h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 29h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 29h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 27h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 33h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Comati PSG | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 30h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 24h26 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Bucharest buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:20 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 | 7:50 AM Praha, Zličín | 28h25 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
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 | 2:05 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 25h10 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 24h55 | 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 | 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 | |
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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 $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $38 (€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 $51 (€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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Discover the best of Bucharest — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bucharest trip today.
Romania’s main fine arts museum, housed in the former Royal Palace, with major collections of Romanian medieval, modern, and European art.
One of Bucharest’s most popular museums, known for dinosaur skeletons, biodiversity displays, and family-friendly natural history exhibits.
An open-air museum with traditional houses, churches, and farm buildings relocated from across Romania, set beside Herăstrău Park.
The most visited historic quarter in Bucharest, with lively streets, preserved architecture, churches, and many of the city’s best-known landmarks.
Bucharest’s grand historic avenue, lined with palaces, museums, churches, and elegant architecture; especially popular for walking and photos.
A large lakeside park, formerly Herăstrău, popular for walks, boating, green space, and access to the Village Museum.
Cabbage rolls stuffed with minced pork and rice, slow-cooked and often served with sour cream and polenta. One of Romania’s most iconic festive dishes.
Grilled skinless sausages made from minced beef and pork with garlic and spices, commonly eaten with mustard and bread. A classic Bucharest street and beer-garden favorite.
A rich tripe soup soured with vinegar and enriched with cream and egg yolk. It is one of the country’s best-known traditional soups.
Established fine-dining restaurant recognized for modern tasting menus and polished service, ideal for a higher-end meal in Bucharest.
Well-known restaurant focused on refined Romanian cuisine with creative takes on traditional recipes in an elegant but approachable setting.
Historic Old Town restaurant in a landmark neo-Gothic building, known for classic Romanian dishes, live music, and a lively traditional atmosphere.
Affordable for most visitors. Meals, coffee, and local transport are cheap, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
About 10% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Small tips are welcome for hotel staff; not expected for counter service.
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