There are 9 ways to get from Budapest to Ploieşti by plane, train, bus, night 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.
Recommended option
Fly from Budapest, train • 6h 8m
Cheapest option
Bus via Budapest • 11h 49m
7 alternative options
Train to Vienna, fly, train • 8h 22m
Bus, train • 10h 16m
Bus • 17h 4m
Train • 17h 46m
Bus #2 • 18h 12m
Night train • 16h 43m
Drive • 9h 11m
Budapest to Ploieşti by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Ploieşti is to train which costs 15 000 Ft - 19 000 Ft and takes 17h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Ploieşti is to fly and train which takes 6h 8m and costs 24 000 Ft - 110 000 Ft.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest and arriving at Ploiești. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 18h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Keleti and arriving at Ploiesti Vest. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 46m.
The distance between Budapest and Ploieşti is 714 km. The road distance is 805.3 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Ploieşti without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Budapest to Ploieşti, including transfers.
Budapest to Ploieşti bus services, operated by SC Latino Expres S.R.L., depart from Budapest station.
Budapest to Ploieşti train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Ploieşti is to bus via Budapest which takes 11h 49m and costs 15 000 Ft - 23 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 15 000 Ft - 19 000 Ft and takes 17h 46m.
- Distance: 713.8 km
- Duration: 6h 8m
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Ploieşti, Romania?
Transmarian operates a bus from Budapest to Ploieşti 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40 - $60 and the journey takes 10h 43m. Alternatively, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Ploiesti Vest once daily. Tickets cost $40 - $50 and the journey takes 17h 46m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest to Bucharest Otopeni via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $750
Flights from Vienna to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $480
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Vienna to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $450
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Budapest to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $350
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Budapest to Bucharest Otopeni via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90 - $410
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Bucureşti Nord Gr.A to Ploieşti Vest
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6 - $8
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Night train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Ploiesti Vest
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70 - $80
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- 0310 800 900
- contact@regiocalatori.ro
- Website
- regiocalatori.ro
Train from Bucureşti Nord Gr.A to Ploieşti Vest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Schedules at
- regiocalatori.ro
- Phone
- 0751.525.520
- office@astratranscarpatic.ro
- Website
- astratranscarpatic.ro
Train from Bucureşti Nord Gr.A to Ploieşti Vest
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4 - $7
- Schedules at
- astratranscarpatic.ro
- Phone
- 0351/40.91.53
- info@softrans.ro
- Website
- softrans.ro
Train from Bucureşti Nord Gr.A to Ploieşti Vest
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4 - $5
- Schedules at
- softrans.ro
- Phone
- +40 238 434 380
- sesizari@transferoviarcalatori.ro
- Website
- transferoviarcalatori.ro
Train from Bucureşti Nord Gr.A to Ploieşti Vest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2 - $3
- Schedules at
- transferoviarcalatori.ro
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11 - $14
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Ploiesti Vest
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $50
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Budapest Kelenfold Train Station to Vienna Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10 - $35
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- 2nd Class
- $10 - $15
- 1st Class
- $31 - $36
- Phone
- +40 745 766 766
- dispecerat@maxibustravel.ro
- Website
- maxibustravel.ro
Bus from Budapest to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- maxibustravel.ro
- Website
- transmarian.ro
Bus from Budapest to Ploieşti
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Schedules at
- transmarian.ro
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Budapest Kelenföld bus station to Ploiești
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70 - $100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 0040263701919
- latinoexpres@yahoo.com
- Website
- latinoexpres.ro
Bus from Budapest to Ploiești
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $55 - $80
- Schedules at
- latinoexpres.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Budapest to Ploieşti bus services, operated by SC Latino Expres S.R.L., arrive at Ploiești station.
Ploieşti is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 10:12 AM in Budapest and 11:12 AM in Ploieşti.
Budapest to Ploieşti train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Ploiesti Vest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Ploieşti is 805 km. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from Budapest to Ploieşti.
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