How to travel from Warsaw to Bucharest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Warsaw to Bucharest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, and a flight costs an average of $28.

Distance: 587 miles (945 km)

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Flight
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Driving

$161

Average price

$107

Average price

Cheapest

$244

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 10m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

29h 12m

Average total duration

28h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

17h 1m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

2.8 - 5.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 2.4kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Bucharest is a bus with an average price of $107.

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

A bus is $54 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Bucharest costing on average $161.

A bus is $125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Bucharest costing on average $232.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Bus takes on average 28h 42m.

Train takes on average 29h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Warsaw and Bucharest including taking a train, bus, and flight.

Travel options
from Warsaw to Bucharest

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:55 PM29h05
    Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
    1:00 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari
    $1501One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:55 PM29h05
    Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
    1:00 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari
    $1501One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO639
    8:25 PM1h50
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    11:15 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $4671One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:55 AM31h20
    Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11
    6:15 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari
    $1521One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:51 PM32h09
    Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy
    1:00 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari
    $1621One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:00 PM31h45
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    9:45 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari
    $1771One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1613 · LH1652
    1:15 PM4h20
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    6:35 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $2701One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1353 · LH1418
    6:35 AM5h35
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    1:10 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $2791One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1617 · LH1650
    6:00 AM5h00
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    12:00 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $2801One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Bucharest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Warsaw and Bucharest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Bucharest is a bus with an average price of $107.

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

A bus is $54 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Bucharest costing on average $161.

A bus is $125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Bucharest costing on average $232.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Bus takes on average 28h 42m.

Train takes on average 29h 10m.

The distance from Warsaw to Bucharest is approximately 587 miles (945 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Bucharest is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Bucharest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Warsaw to Bucharest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with PKP Intercity to go to Bucharest by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bucharest by bus.
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, Turkish Airlines to go to Bucharest by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Bucharest with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Lot Polish Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw 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.

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