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Bucharest, Romania to, Budapest, Hungary

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Explore 3 transport mode(s) with direct connections from Bucharest, Romania to, Budapest, Hungary. Click the icons below for more details.

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01hr 30min

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Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP): 10.3mi / 16.5km from city center.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU): 5.3mi / 8.5km from city center.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): 9.9mi / 16km from city center.

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14hr 53min

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Gara de Nord 1.99mi / 3.2km from city center.

Keleti Pályaudvar 2.2mi / 3.5km from city center.

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16hr 20min

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Bucharest Militari Bus Station 4.9mi / 8km from city center.

Budapest Kelenföld Bus station 2.4mi / 4km from city center.

Budapest-Népliget 3.54mi / 5.7km from city center.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The distance between Bucharest, Romania and Budapest, Hungary is #distance

The fastest way to get from Bucharest, Romania to Budapest, Hungary is to fly, and the travel time is approximately 01hr 30min. This is excluding time spent traveling to/from the airport and the check-in process.

The fastest way to get from Bucharest, Romania to Budapest, Hungary is the train, with the quickest scheduled service taking 14hr 53min.

The fastest way to get from Bucharest, Romania to Budapest, Hungary is the bus, with the quickest scheduled service taking 16hr 20min.

The fastest way to get from Bucharest, Romania to Budapest, Hungary is to take a ferry, with the quickest scheduled service taking 06hr 52min.

The fastest way to get from Bucharest, Romania to Budapest, Hungary is to take a helicopter, which takes about 06hr 52min.

The fastest way to get from Bucharest, Romania to Budapest, Hungary is to take a taxi. It takes about 06hr 52min, allowing for traffic delays.

Yes, there is a direct train from Bucharest, Romania to Budapest, Hungary and the fastest travel time is 14hr 53min.

Yes, it is possible to travel by bus from Bucharest, Romania to Budapest, Hungary and the travel time is 16hr 20min.

The most sustainable travel option is the #envtransport_type with a carbon emissions forecast of 10 per per passenger per journey.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is the closest to Bucharest, Romania located 5.3mi/ 8.53km from the city center.

Currently, It is 08:52 in Bucharest, Romania and 07:52 in Budapest, Hungary so the time difference is 1hr 0min.

Official government websites offer detailed travel advice, including safety tips, local customs, health guidelines, and potential risks. We have compiled a list of the best resources to help you plan your trip—click here to learn more.

  • No, power plugs and sockets are the same in Romania and Hungary.
  • Yes. Power plugs and sockets are different. Buy a universal electric travel adapter on Amazon.
  • In some cases, such as hotels or non-grounded appliances, the power plugs and sockets may be the same, but not in others. To be sure, buy a universal electric travel adapter on Amazon.

The currency in use is the Forint (HUF). Click here to exchange money online with the best rate.

The country calling code is +36. Check with your network operator if any roaming fees apply. Click here to buy eSIM data plans and save money.

The most frequent options are flights and trains and buses, with more than 5 daily services. However, schedules may vary on weekends, holidays and high/low seasons.

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