How to travel from Budapest to Bucharest

There are 2 options to travel between Budapest and Bucharest including taking a bus and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Bucharest is a bus with an average price of $60 (€48).

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

A bus is $41 (€33) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Bucharest costing on average $101 (€81).

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 4m.

The distance from Budapest to Bucharest is approximately 399 miles (643 km).

The average frequency per day from Budapest to Bucharest is:

• Around 34 flights per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Bucharest as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Bucharest:

• Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.

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

• Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Bucharest by bus.
• Travel with Wizz Air, tarom, Air Serbia, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines to go to Bucharest by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Bucharest with the following travel companies:

• 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
• 2 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, tarom.

Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Bucharest often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Varna, Vienna, Istanbul, Chișinău. 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.