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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
$136
Average price
$136
Fastest journey
29h 10m
Average duration
29h 10m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1366 km
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart Airport to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, and a train costs an average of $473.
Distance: 853 miles (1373 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$126 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price | $473 Average price | $302 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
29h 10m Average total duration 28h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 0m Average total duration 26h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart Airport to Bucharest:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart Airport to Bucharest costing on average $209 (€172).
A bus is $347 (€285) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart Airport to Bucharest costing on average $473 (€389).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 26h 30m.
Bus takes on average 28h 40m.
Tickets start at around $126 (€104) compared to roughly $302 (€248) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $176 (€144). The journey takes 28h 40m versus 17h 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.
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 04:20AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 30h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 30h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 32h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $189 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 34h40 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 29h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 31h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 29h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $118 |
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Airport to Bucharest buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 29h10 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 30h55 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 31h30 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Stuttgart Airport to Bucharest run on average 2 times per day, taking around 28h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $80 (€66) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:20, the last at 14:35. The fastest bus covers the 853 miles (1373 km) distance in 29h 10m.
Distance 853 miles (1373 km) |
Average bus duration 28h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $80 (€66) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 29h 10m |
First bus 3:20 AM |
Last bus 2:35 PM |
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