How to travel from Milan to Bucharest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Bucharest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, while a flight costs an average of $772.

Distance: 828 miles (1334 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Milan to Bucharest

Compare the available ways to get from Milan to Bucharest, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Bucharest is a train with an average price of $40.

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

A train is $123 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Bucharest costing on average $163.

A train is $732 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Bucharest costing on average $772.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 21m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Train takes on average 26h 41m.

Bus takes on average 32h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Milan and Bucharest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Milan 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 12h 25m sooner (5h 21m by flight vs 17h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $772 compared to roughly $431 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 Milan to Bucharest

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

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

  • Wizz Air MaltaW43136
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  • Wizz Air MaltaW43136
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  • Malta AirFR 865
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  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
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  • Malta AirFR 259
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  • Wizz Air MaltaW43132
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  • KLMKL1598+taromKL2717
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FAQs: Travel from Milan 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 Milan to Bucharest.

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There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Bucharest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Bucharest is a train with an average price of $40.

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

A train is $123 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Bucharest costing on average $163.

A train is $732 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Bucharest costing on average $772.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 21m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Train takes on average 26h 41m.

Bus takes on average 32h 43m.

The distance from Milan to Bucharest is approximately 828 miles (1334 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Bucharest is:
  • Around 62 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Bucharest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Bucharest.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Milan Linate Airport and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Bucharest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Bucharest by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB to go to Bucharest by train.
  • Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, Animawings, Lot Polish Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, tarom, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Hello Jets, Global Supply Systems, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Egypt Air, British Airways, Iberia, Aeroitalia, Eurowings, KLM, Luxair, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, ITA, TAP Portugal to go to Bucharest by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Bucharest with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, Animawings.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Bucharest often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Istanbul, Budapest, Vienna, Rome. 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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