How to travel from Warsaw to Bucharest

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 $111 (€90).

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

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Bucharest costing on average $132 (€108).

A bus is $123 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Bucharest costing on average $234 (€190).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 16m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Bus takes on average 29h 23m.

Train takes on average 29h 40m.

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 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, Air Baltic, 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:

• 5 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

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.

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.