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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
$15
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 53 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sebes to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sebes to Bucharest will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 2 buses that leave Sebes for Bucharest on Tue, Jun 30, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 30 the direct buses cover the 261 km distance in an average of 6 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 35 m .
On Tue, Jun 30 the slowest buses will take 7 h 10 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sebes to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $70.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $100 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sebes to Bucharest:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sebes to Bucharest costing on average $33 (€28).
A bus is $82 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sebes to Bucharest costing on average $100 (€82).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 21m.
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $66 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€39). The journey takes 7h 40m versus 4h 49m 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, Obada Trans, Fany.
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 02:35AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Obada Trans | Departure Time 09:52AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Fany | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
The table below shows live departures for Sebes to Bucharest buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:50 AM Sebes | 7h10 | 3:00 PM Bucharest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 AM Sebes | 6h35 | 4:25 PM Bucharest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Sebes to Bucharest run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 3:00 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
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