Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Bucharest to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $79, while a bus costs an average of $179.
Distance: 707 miles (1139 km)
Compare flight with
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$79 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price | $514 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 31h 28m Average total duration 30h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Rome:
A flight is $100 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bucharest to Rome costing on average $179.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 31h 28m.
You'll arrive about 17h 4m sooner (2h 56m by flight vs 20h 0m by car) and save roughly $435 compared to fuel and tolls ($79 vs $514). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Bucharest to Rome
How to get from Bucharest to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bucharest to Rome is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
LO644 · LO3015:35 AM5h10Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport9:45 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
LO644 · LO3015:35 AM5h10Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport9:45 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 395710:05 AM2h05Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport11:10 AMRome Ciampino Airport$4581One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM41h20București, Autogara Militari9:20 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$2361One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 AM36h00București, Autogara Militari2:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$2371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 AM36h20București, Autogara Militari3:05 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$2371One-way1 transfer
LO644 · LO3035:35 AM13h30Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport6:05 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2301One-way1 transfer
LO646 · LO3016:30 PM16h15Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport9:45 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2301One-way1 transfer
LO642 · LO3012:35 PM20h10Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport9:45 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2301One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 01
Sep 02
Sep 03
Sep 04
Sep 05
Sep 06
Sep 07
Sep 08
Sep 09
Sep 10
Sep 11
Sep 12
Sep 13
Sep 14
Sep 15
Sep 16
Sep 17
Sep 18
Sep 19
Sep 20
Sep 21
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Bucharest to Rome
Travel to Rome 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 Bucharest to Rome.

This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Rome:
A flight is $100 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bucharest to Rome costing on average $179.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 31h 28m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bucharest and Rome as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from București, Autogara Militari and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with Malta Air, Aeroitalia, tarom, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Wizz Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Rome by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Rome by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Aeroitalia, tarom.
Travelling from Bucharest to Rome: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
