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 an average ticket price of €96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €96, while a flight costs an average of €486.

Distance: 587 miles (945 km)

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€486

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€96

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€203

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6h 31m

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29h 35m

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17h 1m

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2.8 - 5.7kg

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Compare ways to travel from Warsaw to Bucharest

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

The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Bucharest is a bus with an average price of €96.

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

A bus is €391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Bucharest costing on average €486.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 31m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Bus takes on average 29h 35m.

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.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Warsaw 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 30m sooner (4h 31m by flight vs 17h 1m by car). Tickets start at around €486 compared to roughly €203 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 Warsaw to Bucharest

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

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

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  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO639
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    1 transfer
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    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1615 · LH1654
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1617 · LH1650
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1349 · LH1416
    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.

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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 €96.

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

A bus is €391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Bucharest costing on average €486.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 31m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Bus takes on average 29h 35m.

The distance from Warsaw to Bucharest is approximately 587 miles (945 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Bucharest is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses 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 Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Swiss, British Airways, Wizz Air, Buzz, Finnair, Croatia Airlines, Malta Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti to go to Bucharest by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bucharest by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Bucharest with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines, Wizz Air.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw to Bucharest often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Istanbul, Budapest, Milan, Vienna. 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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