What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg is to bus which costs RUB 8500 - RUB 18000 and takes 33h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg is to fly which takes 10h 4m and costs RUB 9000 - RUB 25000.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Saint Petersburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest station to Saint Petersburg station. However, there are services departing from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station and arriving at St Petersburg, station via Chișinău, North Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 27m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg?

The distance between Bucharest and Saint Petersburg is 1756 km. The road distance is 2152.7 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg without a car is to bus which takes 33h 27m and costs RUB 8500 - RUB 18000.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg?

It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Saint Petersburg bus from?

Bucharest to Saint Petersburg bus services, operated by GAL TRANS, depart from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg is to fly which takes 10h 4m and costs RUB 9000 - RUB 25000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 8500 - RUB 18000 and takes 33h 27m.

Where does the Bucharest to Saint Petersburg bus arrive?

Bucharest to Saint Petersburg bus services, operated by GAL TRANS, arrive at Chișinău Autogara Nord station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Saint Petersburg is 2153 km. It takes approximately 31h 37m to drive from Bucharest to Saint Petersburg.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane OTP - LED
10h 4m
₽9,193–24,589
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Chișinău Autogara Nordbus Bucharest / ...
2. Take the bus from Chișinău, North Bus Station to St Petersburg, stationbus Chișinău/St Petersburg
33h 27m
₽8,666–17,776
Drive 2,152.7 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Saint Petersburgcar 2,152.7 km
31h 37m
₽28,282–40,852
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Brașovtrain
2. Take the bus from Braşov to Orheibus
3. Take the bus from Orhei, Moldova to Saint Petersburgbus
34h 25m
₽10,395–20,649
Bus via Bălţi
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Bălțibus
2. Take the bus from Balti to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
36h 8m
₽12,726–19,726

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) flights

26Weekly Planes

7h 50mAverage Duration

₽9,238Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,756.1 km
Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Saint Petersburg, Russia?

Air Serbia, Pegasus Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to St Petersburg, station via Chișinău, North Bus Station in around 33h 27m.

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