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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €70 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 20h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €70, while a bus costs an average of €70.
Distance: 500 miles (805 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
€70 Average price Cheapest | €192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 11m Average total duration Fastest 19h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Tickets start at around €70 compared to roughly €192 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €123. The journey takes 19h 41m versus 10h 47m 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.
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.
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How to get from Bratislava to Bucharest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bratislava to Bucharest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:53 PM 18h37 Bratislava, Einsteinova 12:30 PM București, Autogara Militari €65 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:53 PM 18h37 Bratislava, Einsteinova 12:30 PM București, Autogara Militari €65 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:53 PM 18h37 Bratislava, Einsteinova 12:30 PM București, Autogara Militari €65 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:50 PM 18h40 Bratislava, Most SNP 12:30 PM București, Autogara Militari €65 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
4:40 PM 18h50 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 12:30 PM București, Autogara Militari €65 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus
4:50 AM 19h10 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 1:00 AM București, Autogara Militari €67 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 19 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bratislava and Bucharest as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Bucharest by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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