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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Rio is to fly and train and bus which costs €55 - €300 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Rio is to fly and train and bus which takes 8h 15m and costs €55 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Rio?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Rio. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Sesta Godano via La Spezia Stazione FS Via Fiume. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Rio?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Rio. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Pontremoli via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre, Bologna Centrale and Parma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 22m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Rio?

The distance between Bucharest and Rio is 1385 km. The road distance is 1643.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Rio without a car is to bus and train via Venice which takes 28h 1m and costs €190 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Bucharest to Rio, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Rio bus from?

Bucharest to Rio bus services, operated by Romfour, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Rio train from?

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

Train or bus from Bucharest to Rio?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Rio is to train which takes 33h 22m and costs €260 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €190 and takes 38h 12m.

Where does the Bucharest to Rio bus arrive?

Bucharest to Rio bus services, operated by Romfour, arrive at La Spezia FS station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Rio?

Rio is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 9:58 PM in Bucharest and 8:58 PM in Rio.

Where does the Bucharest to Rio train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Rio?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Rio is 1644 km. It takes approximately 18h 53m to drive from Bucharest to Rio.

Where can I stay near Rio?

There are 4460+ hotels available in Rio.

Bucharest to Rio - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Rio by plane, train, bus, train (Trenitalia), 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 Pisa International Airport, train, bus
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1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane OTP - PSA
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from La Spezia Stazione FS Via Fiume to Sesta Godanobus
8h 15m
€56–291
Bus, train via Venice
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Venezia, Viale Stazionebus
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Parma to Pontremolitrain Re
28h 1m
€193–274
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 Bologna Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
6. Take the train from Parma to Pontremolitrain Re
33h 22m
€261–397
Drive 1,643.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Riocar 1,643.6 km
18h 53m
€263–379
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane OTP - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
3. Take the train from Parma to Pontremolitrain
8h 56m
€85–372
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane OTP - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Levantotrain
9h 55m
€97–357
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane OTP - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Levantotrain
10h 15m
€81–290
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BBU - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Levantotrain
10h 26m
€97–324
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane OTP - GOA
2. Take the train from Genova Brignole to La Spezia Centraletrain
8h 45m
€106–391
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Genoabus 1922
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centraletrain Fb / ...
37h 15m
€176–294
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to La Spezia FSbus
38h 12m
€141–183

Bucharest to Rio by bus and train

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37h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,384.6 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Rio, Liguria, Italy?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Rio via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre, Bologna Centrale, Parma, and Pontremoli in around 33h 22m. Alternatively, Romfour operates a bus from Bucharest to La Spezia FS once a week. Tickets cost €130–180 and the journey takes 36h 7m.

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