How to travel from Brussels to Bucharest

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

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Bucharest is a bus with an average price of $152.

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

A bus is $413 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bucharest costing on average $565.

A bus is $450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Bucharest costing on average $602.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 42m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Train takes on average 30h 43m.

Bus takes on average 40h 5m.

The distance from Brussels to Bucharest is approximately 1100 miles (1771 km).

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Bucharest is:

• Around 43 flights per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels 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 Brussels to Bucharest:

• Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Bucharest.
• Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.

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

• Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Ryanair, Air Baltic, tarom, Smartwings, HiSky, Pegasus, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa Cityline, Malta Air, Helvetic Airways, Aegean Airlines to go to Bucharest by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bucharest by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Bucharest by bus.

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

• 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, tarom, HiSky, Malta Air.

Omio customers who travel from Brussels 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.