How to travel from Budapest to Bucharest

Travel from Budapest, Hungary to Bucharest, Romania is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Bucharest from Budapest restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Bucharest, Romania from Budapest?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Bucharest, Romania?

The government of Romania has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

The above information was last verified on 2/21/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Budapest to Bucharest closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Budapest, Hungary from Romania is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Budapest, Hungary from Bucharest, Romania?

Reentering Hungary is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Romania

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Budapest from Bucharest?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Budapest, Hungary regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Hungary must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Budapest from Bucharest here.

There are 3 ways to get from Budapest to Bucharest: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Bucharest is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to Bucharest:

A train is generally $35 (€31) less than a bus for the same route. Taking a bus costs on average $45 (€40) from Budapest to Bucharest.

A train is $196 (€173) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Bucharest costing on average $206 (€182).

The fastest way from Budapest to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 50 min.

There are alternative travel options to Bucharest that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Bucharest by bus can take on average 17 h 1 min.

In comparison, getting to Bucharest by train can take on average 15 h 30 min.

You should expect to travel around 399 miles (643 km) between Budapest and Bucharest.

The average frequency per day from Budapest to Bucharest is:

• Around 3 trains per day.

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

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

• Most travelers take a bus from Budapest, Nyugati pályaudvar to Bucharest, Autogara Filaret.
• Most travelers catch their flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
• Most travelers take a train from Budapest-Déli to Bucharest.

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:

• Flixbus can get you to Bucharest by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Budapest to Bucharest for $45 (€40) on Omio.
• Tarom can get you to Bucharest by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with tarom from Budapest to Bucharest for $206 (€182) on Omio.

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

• You can take a direct bus with Flixbus.
• You can book a direct flight with tarom.

Direct services to Bucharest tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Before traveling from Budapest to Bucharest, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this journey costs on average $45 (€40) one way.
• A plane ticket for this route costs on average $206 (€182) one way.
• A train ticket is costing on average $10 (€9) one way for this journey.

But we recommend booking Budapest to Bucharest tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.