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How to get fromDurrës to Bucharestby plane, bus, car, or busferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Durrës to Bucharest by plane, bus, car, or busferry

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  1. Fly Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza to Bucharest Otopeni

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    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane TIA - OTP
    4h 49m
    $58–219

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durrës to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharestbus bus
    18h 27m
    $90–92

  3. Drive  862.1 km

    1. Drive from Durrës to Bucharestcar car 862.1 km
    11h 25m
    $183–264

  4. Fly Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane plane TIA - BBU
    10h 32m
    $94–320

  5. Bus and ferry to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni

    1. Take the busferry from Durrës to Bari Portobusferry bus ferry
    2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane BRI - OTP
    9h 28m

  6. Bus via București, Autogara Militari

    1. Take the bus from Durrës to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sofia to București, Autogara Militaribus bus 983
    19h 42m
    $97–124

  7. Bus via Skopje

    1. Take the bus from Durrës to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharest Autogara Militaribus bus
    24h 49m
    $63–93

Durrës to Bucharest by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration19h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 676.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Durrës, Albania and Bucharest, Romania?

Ryanair flies from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durrës to Bucharest via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Tirana, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 18h 27m.

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