There are 13 ways to get from Bucharest to Italy by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane OTP - BLQ
4h 43m€27–224Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bucureşti to Venezia, Viale Stazionebus
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain 8902 / ...
26h 38m€184–273Train
- Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain
31h 59m€252–396Drive 1,846.3 km
- Drive from Bucharest to Romecar 1,846.3 km
19h 26m€292–421Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane OTP - BRI
4h 25m€57–229Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Fiumicino International Airport
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane OTP - FCO
5h 18m€28–171Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane OTP - CTA
5h 3m€45–208Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Roma Ciampino Airport
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane OTP - CIA
5h 16m€53–339Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Naples Airport
- Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BBU - NAP
5h 21m€46–206Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BBU - BRI
4h 46m€78–276Bus via Vienna
- Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus
- Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Rome Tiburtina Bus Stationbus RegioJet 31
27h 48mBus
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Călimăneştibus
- Take the bus from Călimăneşti to Latinabus
- Take the bus from LATINA | Terminal Bus # f3092 to ROMA | Laurentinabus
43h€73–105Bus #2
- Take the bus from Bucharest to Rome, Terminibus
47h 7m
Bucharest to Italy by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Italy is to fly which costs €27 - €180 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Italy is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs €55 - €230.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucharest and arriving at Rome, Termini. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 47h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Italy. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Roma Termini via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 59m.
The distance between Bucharest and Italy is 1194 km. The road distance is 1846.3 km.
The best way to get from Bucharest to Italy without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 38m and costs €180 - €280.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Bucharest to Italy, including transfers.
Bucharest to Italy bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.
Bucharest to Italy train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.
The best way to get from Bucharest to Italy is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €26 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €250 - €400 and takes 31h 59m, you could also bus via Vienna, which costs and takes 27h 48m.
What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Italy?
Ulendo Airlink, Ryanair, and Austrian Airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Roma Termini via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, and Venezia Mestre in around 31h 59m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–260
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Roma Ciampino Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–340
Flights from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–200
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +4-0263-21.55.00
- Website
- tabitatour.ro
Bus from Bucureşti to Venezia, Viale Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110–150
- Schedules at
- tabitatour.autogari.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Bucharest to Italy bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.
Italy is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 5:18 PM in Bucharest and 4:18 PM in Italy.
Bucharest to Italy train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Italy is 1846 km. It takes approximately 19h 26m to drive from Bucharest to Italy.
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