- Must visit
National Museum of Art of Romania
Romania’s leading fine arts museum, housed in the former Royal Palace, with major Romanian and European collections.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Predeal to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Predeal to Bucharest will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 1 buses that leave Predeal for Bucharest on Wed, Jul 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 08 the direct buses cover the 126 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Wed, Jul 08 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 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.
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Predeal to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Predeal to Bucharest:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Predeal to Bucharest costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $30 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€19). The journey takes 3h 25m versus 3h 11m 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 03:35PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Predeal to Bucharest buses for today, Tuesday, July 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:35 PM Predeal | 3h25 | 8:00 PM Bucharest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Predeal to Bucharest run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:00, the last at 18:45. The fastest bus covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 9:00 AM |
Last bus 6:45 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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