What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Italy?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Italy is to fly which costs €28 - €170 and takes 4h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Italy?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Italy is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs €55 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Italy?

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.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Italy?

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 50m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Italy?

The distance between Bucharest and Italy is 1194 km. The road distance is 1847.8 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Italy without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Italy without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 34m and costs €170 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Italy?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Bucharest to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Italy bus from?

Bucharest to Italy bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Italy train from?

Bucharest to Italy train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Italy?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Italy is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €28 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €400 and takes 31h 50m, you could also bus via Vienna, which costs and takes 27h 46m.

Where does the Bucharest to Italy bus arrive?

Bucharest to Italy bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Italy?

Italy is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 3:46 PM in Bucharest and 2:46 PM in Italy.

Where does the Bucharest to Italy train arrive?

Bucharest to Italy train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Italy is 1848 km. It takes approximately 19h 32m to drive from Bucharest to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21147+ hotels available in Italy.

Bucharest to Italy - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 13 ways to get from Bucharest to Italy by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane OTP - BLQ
4h 43m
€29–164
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane OTP - FCO
5h 18m
€27–151
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Venezia, Viale Stazionebus
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain 8907 / ...
26h 34m
€179–273
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain
31h 50m
€247–396
Drive 1,847.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Romecar 1,847.8 km
19h 32m
€291–420
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane OTP - BRI
4h 25m
€58–157
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane OTP - CTA
5h 3m
€40–158
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane OTP - CIA
5h 16m
€43–239
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Naples Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BBU - NAP
5h 21m
€41–126
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BBU - BRI
4h 46m
€73–224
Bus via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus
2. Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Rome Tiburtina Bus Stationbus RegioJet 31
27h 46m
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Călimăneştibus
2. Take the bus from Călimăneşti to Latinabus
3. Take the bus from LATINA | Terminal Bus # f3092 to ROMA | Laurentinabus
42h 53m
€73–107
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Rome, Terminibus
47h 7m

Bucharest to Italy by bus, foot, and subway

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Distance: 1,194.3 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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 50m.

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