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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 $14 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Iași:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bucharest to Iași costing on average $31 (€26).
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Iași costing on average $97 (€79).
Other travel options to Iași take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 43m.
Bus takes on average 8h 36m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $79 (€65) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65 (€54). The journey takes 8h 6m 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.
FlixBus7:00 AM9h00București, Autogara Militari4:00 PMIași, Autogara (Vest)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:00 AM9h00București, Autogara Militari4:00 PMIași, Autogara (Vest)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
A21367:45 PM0h50Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport8:35 PMIasi International Airport$921One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus11:00 PM7h05București, Autogara Militari6:05 AMIași, Autogara (Vest)$271One-way0 transfers
010:00 PM8h00Bucharest6:00 AMIași$371One-way0 transfers
A21307:00 AM0h50Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport7:50 AMIasi International Airport$1151One-way0 transfers
RO70312:40 PM1h10Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport1:50 PMIasi International Airport$1251One-way0 transfers
RO7077:45 PM1h10Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport8:55 PMIasi International Airport$1371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Iași:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bucharest to Iași costing on average $31 (€26).
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Iași costing on average $97 (€79).
Other travel options to Iași take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 43m.
Bus takes on average 8h 36m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Moldovan Railways (CFM), Romanian Railways (CFR) to go to Iași by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Iași by bus.
- Travel with tarom, Animawings to go to Iași by flight.
- 5 direct trains per day with Moldovan Railways (CFM), Romanian Railways (CFR).
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 3 direct flights per day with tarom.
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