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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bucharest and Târgu Jiu takes 5h 21m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Bucharest to Târgu Jiu. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 21m
Duration
293 km
Distance
$35
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bucharest to Târgu Jiu bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Bucharest and Târgu Jiu. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bucharest is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Târgu Jiu at 11:28 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bucharest to Târgu Jiu? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 292.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Târgu Jiu, Romania?

Viitorul Transport operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Târgu Jiu Autogara Viitorul 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–12 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Two other operators also service this route.

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