The average train between Bucharest and Ploieşti takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bucharest to Ploieşti. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Bucharest and Ploieşti. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Bucharest is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Ploieşti at 11:39 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bucharest station and arriving at Ploieşti station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Bucharest to Ploieşti train services, operated by Transferoviar Călători (TFC), depart from Bucharest station.
Bucharest to Ploieşti train services, operated by Transferoviar Călători (TFC), arrive at Ploieşti Sud station.
Book your Bucharest to Ploieşti train tickets online with Transferoviar Călători (TFC), Romanian Railways (CFR) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bucharest and Ploieşti is 58 km. The road distance is 59 km.
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Sud hourly. Tickets cost $8–9 and the journey takes 40 min. Four other operators also service this route.