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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Palanca is to train and bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 18h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Palanca is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs $75 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Palanca?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Palanca. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Palanca via Chișinău Autogara Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Palanca?

The distance between Bucharest and Palanca is 490 km. The road distance is 481 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Palanca without a car is to bus via Chișinău which takes 11h 6m and costs $65 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Bucharest to Palanca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Palanca bus from?

Bucharest to Palanca bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where does the Bucharest to Palanca bus arrive?

Bucharest to Palanca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chisinau station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Palanca?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Palanca is 481 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Bucharest to Palanca.

Where can I stay near Palanca?

There are 12+ hotels available in Palanca.

Bucharest to Palanca - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Palanca by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane OTP - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Tudora–Palanca borderbus
5h 35m
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Chisinautrain 402
2. Take the bus from Chișinău to Palancabus
18h 18m
$25–43
Bus via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Chisinaubus 3921
2. Take the bus from Chișinău Autogara Nord to Palancabus Mohyliv-Podilskyi-Palanca / ...
11h 6m
$69–107
Drive 481 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Palancacar 481 km
6h 31m
$77–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Causenibus Uman-Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Staţia de Cale Ferată Căuşeni to Palancabus
11h 14m
$35–53

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) flights

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Distance: 490.2 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Palanca, Ştefan-Vodă, Moldova?

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Palanca via Chisinau and Chișinău Autogara Nord in around 11h 6m.

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