How to get from Budapest to Bucharest
- 631 km as the crow flies
- 27 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Bucharest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 13h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 631 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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631 km
Budapest to Bucharest: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Budapest Népliget → Bucharest Airport Henri Coandabus
FlixBus·13h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Budapest to Bucharest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€24November 2026
€21Departures from Budapest to Bucharest
FlixBus runs 27 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 27 | 00:30 | 23:15 |
All departures
- 00:30
- 00:55
- 03:00
- 03:30
- 03:55
- 04:00
- 04:30
- 04:55
- 05:30
- 05:55
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 14:45
- 15:05
- 15:40
- 16:00
- 16:25
- 20:00
- 21:15
- 21:35
- 22:45
- 23:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 13h 50m€48Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Bucharest works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Budapest Népliget to Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda, about 13h 50m. In total it's roughly €54 over 13h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Bucharest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Bucharest?
The most useful route takes about 13h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Budapest to Bucharest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:15, from Budapest Népliget, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Budapest to Bucharest?
27 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 23:15.
Which station does the bus from Budapest to Bucharest leave from?
Budapest Népliget with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Bucharest from Budapest?
About 631 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Bucharest cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €54. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Budapest to Bucharest?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Bucharest?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026