How to travel from Belgrade to Bucharest

There are 3 options to travel between Belgrade and Bucharest including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Belgrade to Bucharest is a bus with an average price of $57 (€46).

This is compared to other travel options from Belgrade to Bucharest:

A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Belgrade to Bucharest costing on average $103 (€83).

A bus is $77 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Belgrade to Bucharest costing on average $134 (€109).

The fastest way to travel from Belgrade to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 4m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Bus takes on average 20h 37m.

Train takes on average 24h 29m.

The distance from Belgrade to Bucharest is approximately 278 miles (448 km).

The average frequency per day from Belgrade to Bucharest is:

• Around 18 flights per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.
• Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Belgrade and Bucharest as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Belgrade to Bucharest:

• Flights mostly depart from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Beograd, Autobuska stanica (Novi Beograd) (Београд, Аутобуска станица (Нови Београд)) and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Belgrade to Bucharest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Citylines to go to Bucharest by bus.
• Travel with Air Serbia, tarom, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Bucharest by flight.
• Travel with Srbija Voz to go to Bucharest by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Belgrade to Bucharest:

• 3 direct flights per day with Air Serbia, tarom.

Omio customers who travel from Belgrade to Bucharest often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Budapest, Varna, Vienna, Istanbul. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bucharest and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Bucharest to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Bucharest, you can explore the National Museum of Art of Romania, stroll through the historic Cismigiu Gardens, and enjoy a guided tour of the Palace of the Parliament. Attend a concert at the Romanian Athenaeum and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Bucharest's Old Town. Don't miss the iconic sights like the Palace of the Parliament, Romanian Athenaeum, Village Museum, Herăstrău Park, and the lively Old Town district.

Typically, spending three to four days in Bucharest allows visitors to explore major attractions like the Palace of the Parliament, the Old Town, and Herăstrău Park, and experience the local culture and cuisine.