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Budapest, Hungary to, Bucharest, Romania

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

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01hr 20min

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

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

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

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15hr 21min

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Keleti Pályaudvar 2.2mi / 3.5km from city center.

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

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16hr 55min

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

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

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

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest, Hungary to Bucharest, Romania is to fly, and the travel time is approximately 01hr 20min. This is excluding time spent traveling to/from the airport and the check-in process.

The fastest way to get from Budapest, Hungary to Bucharest, Romania is the train, with the quickest scheduled service taking 15hr 21min.

The fastest way to get from Budapest, Hungary to Bucharest, Romania is the bus, with the quickest scheduled service taking 16hr 55min.

The fastest way to get from Budapest, Hungary to Bucharest, Romania is to take a ferry, with the quickest scheduled service taking 21hr 28min.

The fastest way to get from Budapest, Hungary to Bucharest, Romania is to take a helicopter, which takes about 21hr 28min.

The fastest way to get from Budapest, Hungary to Bucharest, Romania is to take a taxi. It takes about 21hr 28min, allowing for traffic delays.

Yes, there is a direct train from Budapest, Hungary to Bucharest, Romania and the fastest travel time is 15hr 21min.

Yes, it is possible to travel by bus from Budapest, Hungary to Bucharest, Romania and the travel time is 16hr 55min.

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.

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Currently, It is 23:28 in Budapest, Hungary and 00:28 in Bucharest, Romania 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 Hungary and Romania.
  • 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 Romanian Leu (RON). Click here to exchange money online with the best rate.

The country calling code is +40. 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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