There are 4 ways to get from Bucharest to Lupeni by bus, train, night 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Petroşanibus B3
6h 38m$44–63Train
- Take the train from Bucharest to Valea Sadului Hm.train Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Teiuş
7h 35m$54–61Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Băniţa Hm.nighttrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Arad / ...
7h 58m$49–55Drive 331 km
- Drive from Bucharest to Lupenicar 331 km
4h 42m$53–77
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Lupeni is to night train which costs $45 - $55 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Lupeni is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Lupeni. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Petroşani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Lupeni. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Valea Sadului Hm. via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Bucharest and Lupeni is 362 km. The road distance is 331 km.
The best way to get from Bucharest to Lupeni without a car is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Bucharest to Lupeni, including transfers.
Bucharest to Lupeni bus services, operated by Normandia Transport, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.
Bucharest to Lupeni train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.
The best way to get from Bucharest to Lupeni is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $65 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Lupeni, Hunedoara, Romania?
Normandia Transport operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Petroşani twice daily. Tickets cost $26 and the journey takes 6h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucharest to Valea Sadului Hm. once daily. Tickets cost $29–32 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Bucharest to Valea Sadului Hm.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–32
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Night train from Bucharest to Băniţa Hm.
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $32–35
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +4 0250 997
- Website
- normandiatransport.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Petroşani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26
- Schedules at
- normandiatransport.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bucharest to Lupeni bus services, operated by Normandia Transport, arrive at Petroşani station.
Bucharest to Lupeni train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Valea Sadului Hm. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Lupeni is 331 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Bucharest to Lupeni.
There are 285+ hotels available in Lupeni.