The average train between Ploieşti and Bucharest takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ploieşti to Bucharest. 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 Ploieşti and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Ploieşti is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 11:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ploieşti station and arriving at Bucharest station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
Ploieşti to Bucharest train services, operated by Transferoviar Călători (TFC), depart from Ploieşti Sud station.
Ploieşti to Bucharest train services, operated by Transferoviar Călători (TFC), arrive at Bucharest station.
Book your Ploieşti to Bucharest train tickets online with Transferoviar Călători (TFC), Romanian Railways (CFR) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ploieşti and Bucharest is 58 km. The road distance is 59 km.
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest hourly. Tickets cost $8–9 and the journey takes 41 min. Four other operators also service this route.