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There are 10 ways to get from Budapest-Nyugati to Bucharest by train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Ferihegytrain train
    2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane plane BUD - BBU
    5h 4m
    $37–141

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bucharestbus bus
    9h 28m

  3. Train via Koebanya-Kispest

    1. Take the train from Koebanya-Kispest to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    15h 41m
    $201–371

  4. Drive 821.3 km

    1. Drive from Budapest-Nyugati to Bucharestcar car 821.3 km
    8h 33m
    $144–208

  5. Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Ferihegytrain train
    2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane BUD - OTP
    5h 11m
    $70–180

  6. Train, train to Oradea International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Puespoekladanytrain train
    2. Take the train from Puespoekladany to Oradeatrain train
    3. Fly from Oradea International Airport (OMR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane OMR - OTP
    7h 53m
    $73–208

  7. Shuttle to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Timişoarashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane TSR - OTP
    8h 37m
    $117–567

  8. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane VIE - OTP
    7h 48m
    $77–300

  9. Bus via București, Autogara Militari

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to București, Autogara Militaribus bus 962 / ...
    15h 38m
    $86–151

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti Nordtrain train Ic
    15h 44m
    $46–56

Budapest-Nyugati to Bucharest by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration15h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 654.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Budapest-Nyugati, Hungary and Bucharest, Romania?

Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bucharest twice a week, and the journey takes 8h 8m. Alternatively, ÖBB operates a train from Koebanya-Kispest to Bucuresti Nord twice daily. Tickets cost $200–370 and the journey takes 14h 25m.

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