There are 4 ways to get from Bucharest to Obârşia Lotrului by bus, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Polovragibus B3
- Take the taxi from Polovragi to Obârşia Lotruluitaxi
6h 11m$48–80Train
- Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Petrosanitrain Ir
6h 58m$53–60Drive 286.4 km
- Drive from Bucharest to Obârşia Lotruluicar 286.4 km
3h 48m$55–79Bus
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Petrosanibus 1922
6h 52m$59–83
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Obârşia Lotrului is to train which costs $50 - $60 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Obârşia Lotrului is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Obârşia Lotrului. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Petrosani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Obârşia Lotrului. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Petrosani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Bucharest and Obârşia Lotrului is 295 km. The road distance is 286.4 km.
The best way to get from Bucharest to Obârşia Lotrului without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 11m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Bucharest to Obârşia Lotrului, including transfers.
Bucharest to Obârşia Lotrului bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.
Bucharest to Obârşia Lotrului train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.
The best way to get from Bucharest to Obârşia Lotrului is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $50 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Obârşia Lotrului, Romania?
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucuresti Nord to Petrosani twice daily. Tickets cost $31–34 and the journey takes 6h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Petrosani 6 times a week. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Petrosani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $31–34
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +4 0250 997
- Website
- normandiatransport.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Polovragi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26
- Schedules at
- normandiatransport.com
- Phone
- +40755.107.554
- [email protected]
- Website
- viitorultransport.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Polovragi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- viitorultransport.com
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Petrosani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- $40–55
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Booking & Getting There
Bucharest to Obârşia Lotrului bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Petrosani station.
Bucharest to Obârşia Lotrului train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Petrosani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Obârşia Lotrului is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Bucharest to Obârşia Lotrului.
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