There are 5 ways to get from Hungary to Romania by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bucharestbus
9h 40mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti Nordtrain Ic
16h 20m$46–56Drive 821.6 km
- Drive from Budapest to Bucharestcar 821.6 km
8h 34m$144–208Train via Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
16h 25m$211–381Bus via București, Autogara Militari
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to București, Autogara Militaribus 962 / ...
16h 29m$88–143
Hungary to Romania by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hungary to Romania is to train which costs $45 - $60 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Hungary to Romania is to drive which takes 8h 34m and costs $140 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from Hungary to Romania. However, there are services departing from Deák Ferenc tér M and arriving at Piata Natiunile Unite via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Gara de Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Hungary to Romania. However, there are services departing from Eötvös tér and arriving at Piata Rosetti via Budapest-Keleti and Gara de Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
The distance between Hungary and Romania is 823 km. The road distance is 821.6 km.
The best way to get from Hungary to Romania without a car is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Hungary to Romania, including transfers.
Hungary to Romania bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Hungary to Romania train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
The best way to get from Hungary to Romania is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 16h 20m.
What companies run services between Hungary and Romania?
Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bucharest twice a week, and the journey takes 8h 8m. Alternatively, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti Nord 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–55 and the journey takes 14h 27m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–380
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +40 745 766 766
- [email protected]
- Website
- maxibustravel.autogari.ro
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- maxibustravel.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to București, Autogara Militari
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Hungary to Romania bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.
Romania is 1h ahead of Hungary. It is currently 5:37 AM in Hungary and 6:37 AM in Romania.
Hungary to Romania train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hungary to Romania is 822 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Hungary to Romania.
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