How to travel from Bologna to Bucharest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Bucharest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €18, while a flight costs an average of €546.

Distance: 727 miles (1170 km)

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€546

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€128

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€320

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6h 21m

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31h 42m

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1.2 - 2.9kg

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Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Bucharest

Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Bucharest, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Bucharest is a train with an average price of €18.

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

A train is €111 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Bucharest costing on average €128.

A train is €529 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Bucharest costing on average €546.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 21m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Train takes on average 25h 40m.

Bus takes on average 31h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bologna and Bucharest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bologna to Bucharest among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 12h 14m sooner (4h 21m by flight vs 16h 35m by car). Tickets start at around €546 compared to roughly €320 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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How to get from Bologna to Bucharest by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bologna to Bucharest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

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  • Malta AirFR 3990
    0 transfers

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    1 transfer
  • Malta AirFR 3992
    0 transfers
  • Wizz Air MaltaW43164
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2470+SwissLX1886+Air BalticLX1623+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 2954
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Bucharest

Travel to Bucharest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Bucharest.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Bucharest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Bucharest is a train with an average price of €18.

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

A train is €111 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Bucharest costing on average €128.

A train is €529 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Bucharest costing on average €546.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 21m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Train takes on average 25h 40m.

Bus takes on average 31h 42m.

The distance from Bologna to Bucharest is approximately 727 miles (1170 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Bucharest is:
  • Around 54 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna 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 Bologna to Bucharest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Bucharest.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Bucharest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB to go to Bucharest by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Tarsin, Infobus to go to Bucharest by bus.
  • Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, tarom, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, British Airways, Swiss, Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline, TAP Portugal, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Air Serbia, Global Supply Systems, Brussels Airlines to go to Bucharest by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bologna to Bucharest:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Bucharest often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Istanbul, Budapest, Milan, Vienna. 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.
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