There are 7 ways to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, 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.
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SPU - OTP
4h 54m$89–242Bus
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 936
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bucharestbus
21h 3mBus, train
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Budapest-Kelenföldbus 936
- Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
27h 13m$275–480Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Split to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain 1205
- Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
32h 49m$279–439Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane SPU - BBU
6h 52m$107–449Night train, train via Budapest
- Take the nighttrain from Split Predgrade to Budapest-Keletinighttrain 1205
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti Nordtrain Ic
33h 8m$112–130Drive 1,070.6 km
- Drive from Split Airport (SPU) to Bucharestcar 1,070.6 km
15h 17m$175–252
Split Airport (SPU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Bucharest is to night train and train via Budapest which costs $110 - $130 and takes 33h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $85 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Split Airport (SPU) to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Split Airport and arriving at Bucharest via Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Split Airport (SPU) to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Split and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Budapest-Kelenfoeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 49m.
The distance between Split Airport (SPU) and Bucharest is 810 km. The road distance is 1070.6 km.
The best way to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 21h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Bucharest, including transfers.
Split Airport (SPU) to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Split Airport (SPU) to Bucharest train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Split station.
The best way to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $85 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 3m.
What companies run services between Split Airport (SPU), Croatia and Bucharest, Romania?
Aegean Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split Airport to Bucharest via Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 21h 3m.
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Split Airport to Bucharest Otopeni via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–230
Flights from Split Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–330
Flights from Split Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport via Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $85–350
Flights from Split Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–360
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–360
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Budapest-Kelenföld
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Split Airport (SPU) to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Bucharest is 1h ahead of Split Airport (SPU). It is currently 8:37 PM in Split Airport (SPU) and 9:37 PM in Bucharest.
Split Airport (SPU) to Bucharest train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Yes, the driving distance between Split Airport (SPU) to Bucharest is 1071 km. It takes approximately 15h 17m to drive from Split Airport (SPU) to Bucharest.
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