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Bus tickets Budapest — Bucharest

Buses from Budapest to Bucharest: 15 direct trips a day from 6 carriers. The fastest one takes 14 h 25 min, tickets start at €45. Compare the timetable and prices and book online in a few minutes.

Price from €45Fastest trip 14 h 25 minTrips a day 15Carriers 6Bucharest — Budapest tickets →

Budapest — Bucharest bus timetable

Timetables and prices change — the search above shows seats and fares for your date. Times are local; «+1» means arrival the next day.

DepartureArrivalDurationCarrierPrice
00:30
Budapest Népliget
17:00
Bucharest
15 h 30 minR. Busola SRL€60
04:30
Budapest Népliget
21:45
Bucharest
16 h 15 minFlixBus RO SRL€46
05:00
Budapest Keleti
22:10
Bucharest
16 h 10 minFlixBus CZ s.r.o.€48
05:10
Budapest Népliget
21:45
Bucharest
15 h 35 minFlixBus RO SRL€46
05:15
Budapest Népliget
21:45
Bucharest
15 h 30 minFlixBus RO SRL€46
05:25
Budapest Népliget
21:45
Bucharest
15 h 20 minFlixBus RO SRL€45
05:30
Budapest Népliget
22:10
Bucharest
15 h 40 minFlixBus CZ s.r.o.€48
07:30
Budapest Kelenföld
01:00+1
Bucharest
16 h 30 minFlixBus Polska sp. z.o.o.€52
08:00
Budapest Népliget
01:00+1
Bucharest
16 hFlixBus Polska sp. z.o.o.€52
14:45
Budapest Kelenföld
06:30+1
Bucharest
14 h 45 minR. Johann Travel SRL€48
15:05
Budapest Népliget
06:30+1
Bucharest
14 h 25 minR. Johann Travel SRL€48
16:00
Budapest Népliget
08:30+1
Bucharest
15 h 30 minR. Gegi SRL€52
Show 3 more trips
DepartureArrivalDurationCarrierPrice
20:00
Budapest Népliget
13:15+1
Bucharest
16 h 15 minR. Gegi SRL€67
21:15
Budapest Népliget
13:30+1
Bucharest
15 h 15 minFlixBus Polska sp. z.o.o.€46
22:45
Budapest Népliget
16:15+1
Bucharest
16 h 30 minR. Gegi SRL€73

Carriers on this route

  • FlixBus RO SRL4 trips · from €45
  • FlixBus Polska sp. z.o.o.3 trips · from €46
  • R. Gegi SRL3 trips · from €52
  • FlixBus CZ s.r.o.2 trips · from €48
  • R. Johann Travel SRL2 trips · from €48
  • R. Busola SRL1 trip · from €60

Bus stations and stops

Departure — Budapest

  • Budapest Népliget
  • Budapest Kelenföld
  • Budapest Keleti

Arrival — Bucharest

  • Bucharest

On-board facilities

  • Luggage included — 15 of 15 trips

Useful before you travel

Crossing the border by bus: how it worksWhat passengers face at the border: the queue, passport and customs control, how long it takes and how to prepare.What to pack for a long bus tripA packing list for a trip of 10–20 hours or more: documents, clothes, food, phone power and small things that help.How to buy a bus ticket onlineA step-by-step guide: finding a trip, picking a seat, passenger details, payment and what to do with the ticket afterwards.How to choose a seat on the busFront or back, window or aisle, upper or lower deck — which seats are more comfortable on a long trip.

Other buses from Budapest

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Other buses to Bucharest

Tickets to Bucharest from every city →
Kyiv → Bucharest~18 h · 11 trips/day · from €61Chisinau → Bucharest~9 h · 10 trips/day · from €35Odesa → Bucharest~12 h · 9 trips/day · from €47Vinnytsia → Bucharest~14 h · 8 trips/day · from €57Zhytomyr → Bucharest~16 h · 8 trips/day · from €59Khmelnytskyi → Bucharest~12 h · 8 trips/day · from €53Chernivtsi → Bucharest~9 h · 8 trips/day · from €42Vienna → Bucharest~19 h · 7 trips/day · from €56

Questions about the Budapest — Bucharest trip

How long is the bus ride from Budapest to Bucharest?

The fastest direct trip takes 14 h 25 min; a typical one is around 15 h 35 min. The real journey can be longer than the timetable — it depends on the queue at the border.

How much is a bus ticket Budapest — Bucharest?

A direct trip starts at €45. The fare depends on the carrier, the date and how many seats are left — the search on this page shows the exact price for your date.

What time do buses from Budapest to Bucharest depart?

The first direct bus leaves at 00:30 and the last one at 22:45. There are 15 direct trips a day.

Where do buses from Budapest to Bucharest depart from?

The main boarding points are: Budapest Népliget; Budapest Kelenföld. The exact address is printed on your ticket.

Which carriers run from Budapest to Bucharest?

FlixBus RO SRL, FlixBus Polska sp. z.o.o., R. Gegi SRL, FlixBus CZ s.r.o., R. Johann Travel SRL and 1 more. You can compare their trips, prices and refund terms in the search on this page.

How do I get a refund?

Refund conditions are shown before purchase under «Trip details». We also state them on the ticket itself. You can return a ticket yourself on the «My tickets» page, if the carrier's rules allow it. If the trip has already departed and you could not travel for personal reasons, a refund is not possible.

How much luggage can I take?

Every carrier sets its own luggage rules. Check «Trip details» for the number of items allowed and whether extra luggage is available.

What if the bus is late?

Call the contact number printed on your ticket next to the route information — the carrier has the most accurate arrival time.

Do I need a passport for European routes?

Document requirements differ from country to country. Check with the border service or the consulate of the country you are travelling to for the exact list of documents for your route.

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