How to travel from Catania to Bucharest

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Compare bus and flight for Catania to Bucharest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $122 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $122, while a bus costs an average of $193.

Distance: 746 miles (1202 km)

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$122

Average price

Cheapest

$193

Average price

$59

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 33m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 33m

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2h 0m

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47h 0m

Average total duration

46h 30m

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30m

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28h 11m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

3.6 - 7.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 3.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Catania to Bucharest is a bus with an average price of $193.

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

A bus is $450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Bucharest costing on average $642.

The fastest way to travel from Catania to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 46m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Bus takes on average 47h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Catania and Bucharest including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Catania to Bucharest among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 23h 25m sooner (4h 46m by flight vs 28h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $642 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Catania to Bucharest

How to get from Catania to Bucharest by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Catania to Bucharest is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Wizz Air MaltaW43152
    7:45 AM2h10
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    10:55 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $621One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Wizz Air MaltaW43152
    7:45 AM2h10
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    10:55 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $621One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Wizz Air MaltaW43152
    7:45 AM2h10
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    10:55 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $621One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM53h35
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    6:30 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari
    $1851One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 AM53h50
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    4:15 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari
    $2361One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:10 PM48h35
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    9:45 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari
    $2571One-way
    2 transfers
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1396 · TK1039
    5:40 PM19h55
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    2:35 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $3911One-way
    1 transfer
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1396 · TK1043
    5:40 PM13h30
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    8:10 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $5281One-way
    1 transfer
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1396 · TK1045
    5:40 PM25h35
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    8:15 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $5281One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Catania to Bucharest

Travel to Bucharest 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 Catania to Bucharest.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Catania and Bucharest including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Catania to Bucharest is a flight with an average price of $122.

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

A flight is $70 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catania to Bucharest costing on average $193.

The fastest way to travel from Catania to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 33m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Bus takes on average 47h 0m.

The distance from Catania to Bucharest is approximately 746 miles (1202 km).
The average frequency per day from Catania to Bucharest is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catania 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 Catania to Bucharest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Catania, Via D'Amico and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Catania to Bucharest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, tarom, Aeroitalia to go to Bucharest by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bucharest by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Catania to Bucharest:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Catania to Bucharest often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Budapest, Varna, Vienna, Istanbul. 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.
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