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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bucharest to Iași
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Iași among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a flight costs an average of $232.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $232 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Bucharest to Iași, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Iași:
A bus is $209 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Iași costing on average $232.
Other travel options to Iași take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56. The journey takes 8h 10m versus 4h 56m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bucharest to Iași
How to get from Bucharest to Iași by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bucharest to Iași is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:00 PM 7h05 București, Autogara Militari 6:05 AM Iași, Autogara (Vest) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:00 PM 7h05 București, Autogara Militari 6:05 AM Iași, Autogara (Vest) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
W4324710:30 PM 1h00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport 11:30 PM Chisinau International Airport $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
W430391:15 PM 1h00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport 2:15 PM Chisinau International Airport $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Iași:
A bus is $209 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Iași costing on average $232.
Other travel options to Iași take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bucharest and Iași as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and arrive in Iasi International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from București, Autogara Militari and arrive in Iași, Autogara (Vest).
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Iași by bus.
- Travel with tarom, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Animawings, Helvetic Airways to go to Iași by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 3 direct flights per day with tarom, Animawings.
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